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Overview
GCU offers the only postgraduate journalism degree in Scotland that is accredited by both of the UK's primary professional training bodies: the National Council for the Training of Journalists and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.
The Multimedia Journalism course from Glasgow Caledonian University boasts a more than 75% employment rate, placements in media organisations including the BBC, STV and the Herald and Times Group, and more Scottish Student Journalism Awards than any other master's course. Prepare to make a real impact in a rapidly changing media landscape.
You'll study in Glasgow, Scotland's 'media city', and get hands-on experience with all of the in-demand skills of today, from interviewing and reporting to writing and editing - across print, broadcast and digital platforms. We'll train you in shorthand, photography, video production and web content management, and give you in-depth instruction in government and law.
You'll learn in modern, industry-standard and purpose-built facilities, including a multimedia newsroom, editorial and radio production suites, digital radio studios, and a TV studio and gallery. In addition, you'll benefit from GCU's close relationship with industry through work placement agreements with major news organisations across Scotland. Our graduates complete their MA Multimedia Journalism programme with the skills they need to compete in a constantly transforming industry and contribute to the common good - whether they choose employment in the UK or abroad.
Your career
Our alumni have gone on to roles with a variety of media organisations, including the BBC, STV, Sky and Sky Sports, France 24, the Herald & Times Group, Deadline News and many more. They have secured employment in TV news, online and multimedia news, newspapers, magazines, radio, online marketing and public relations.
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Courses included:
- Scots Law for Journalists
- Government and Public Affairs
- Journalism in Context
- Multimedia Journalism Project
- Multimedia Newsdays
- Multimedia Production and Presentation
- News writing and Newsgathering
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.
- UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject area, plus interview and tests.
- Academic IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5.
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International
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
7500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7500 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
- RUK: £7,500
Living costs for Glasgow
620 - 1012 GBP /month
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Funding
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