Journalism, Media and Communication and Economics BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 85 graduates of Journalism, Media and Communication and Economics BA (Hons) and other courses in Economics at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Economics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £25500 | £31000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25500 - £33000 | £20500 - £32500 | £24500 - £44000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27841 | £25286 | £32419 |
25-75 percentile range | £23336 - £32403 | £19789 - £32683 | £23697 - £42431 |
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Course Description
Pursuing the BA in Journalism, Media and Communication will engage you in useful learning in a broad professional context, which includes a critical understanding of the media industry, while acquiring technical and professional skills in journalism, communication, information design and management, and using them in the dynamic media market of Glasgow and beyond. Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.
Why Journalism, Media and Communication and Economics at Strathclyde?
Ranked 2nd in the UK for Communication & Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2022).
Learn the skills and practices of contemporary journalism in a digital, multimedia era.
Engage with the media and communication industry in Glasgow and beyond.
Enjoy our programme of visiting speakers from the world of broadcasting, publishing, communication and newspapers.
Enter your work in student competitions
Opportunities for media work placement experience
Your Career
Strathclyde Journalism, Media & Communications graduates have developed careers in national and local broadcast and print journalism, public relations, academic and commercial publishing, content creation for digital media, among many other areas.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Journalism, Media and Communication and Economics BA (Hons) at University of Strathclyde
35% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
20% | Protective service occupations |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
0% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Economics
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Qualification requirements
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
Costs
Tuition Fees Journalism, Media and Communication and Economics BA (Hons)
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £19600 | year 1 |
International | £19600 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.
Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 31 university rankings of University of Strathclyde
About University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.
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Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)