find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses
University of Glasgow: Media, Communications & International Journalism
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social and Political Sciences View department profile |
| Web | www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Masters in Media, Communications & International Journalism combines the latest in media, communications and audience theory, and research methodologies with the production and editorial skills that are required of the modern journalist. You can apply your understanding of the role of the media in society to your own journalistic output.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME - You will be taught by members of the Glasgow University Media Group, which has an international reputation for pioneering research methods in media and communications.
-
The Glasgow University Media Group comprises industry-trained programme-makers and the programme includes a practical element related to transferable skills for employability.
-
The city of Glasgow is the centre of the media industry in Scotland and is home to the headquarters of BBC Scotland, STV and a range of major press titles including The Herald and The Daily Record. The Media Group has strong connections with local industry.
-
Researchers from the Glasgow University Media Group have presented their work globally, given expert evidence to Westminster select committees and appear regularly on the BBC and other news outlets.
-
You can choose optional courses from areas such as economics, criminology, human rights, sociology, and politics whose research is at the forefront of debates about the role of the media in society.
-
Sociology at Glasgow is ranked 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026, and 7th in the UK by the Good University Guide 2026.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core and two optional courses, followed by a dissertation or journalism project. Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and seminars. Practical skills in news-gathering and programme-making will be developed through seminars and workshops which will focus on the delivery of journalistic articles and features across media. Assessment is based on individual written essays and assignments, as well as the practical journalism group work and individual projects.
Core courses Media, Communications and Journalism: Criticism and Theory Media Research Methods Researching Audiences and Media Representations Producing News
Optional courses You may choose their two optional courses from Sociology or elsewhere in the School of Social & Political Sciences. Enrolment on optional courses is subject to availability and timetabling.
CAREER PROSPECTS This programme is well suited to students who are looking to pursue or build upon a media and communications career in the public domain. Many graduates go on to work in:
-
journalism
-
marketing and public relations
-
factual TV and radio
-
government bodies
-
non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
-
museums and heritage.
The programme will give you a working and critical knowledge of the culture of media and communications, making you well-equipped to enter media and communication roles in health, education, finance and other fields.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Sociology, Politics, Economics, English literature, History, Law, Journalism or related Social Science subject. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. If your degree is in a subject not listed above or is lower than a 2:1, please submit a question-based personal statement explaining why you want to undertake this programme at Glasgow. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Sociology, Politics, Economics, English literature, History, Law, Journalism or related Social Science subject. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. If your degree is in a subject not listed above or is lower than a 2:1, please submit a question-based personal statement explaining why you want to undertake this programme at Glasgow. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow’s School of Social & Political Sciences links core social science disciplines to deliver high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research. We offer a wide variety of programmes for those interested in the development and impact of economies and societies globally.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Social & Political Sciences is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.
School of Social & Political Sciences rankings and accolades
- 5th …
Not what you are looking for?
Browse other courses in Media studies, Communication studies or Journalism, or search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.Postgraduate Bursary Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you studying as a PG student at the moment or have you recently been accepted on a postgraduate program? Apply now for one of our £2000 PGS bursaries.
Click here