Media and Communication (Hons)

Media and Communication (Hons), B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
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Overview

At this Media and Communication (Hons) programme of Glasgow Caledonian University  You will learn to create high-quality media for film, tv, radio and digital. You will develop industry knowledge that spans media, communication and creative sectors.

Media and communication has the power to change the way we think and act. As daily smartphone use hits 93% of the world’s population (Deloitte 2018), media and communication industries are reaching and influencing a bigger, more connected audience than ever before.

Career:

As a graduate, you will join successful alumni working locally, across the UK and internationally. Our graduates are working in digital media, communications, film and television. Some have gone on to become senior communications officers, PR executives and journalists. Others go on to postgraduate taught study and research.

Detailed Programme Facts

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Broadcast and Online Production 

  • Media Analysis 

  • Media Industries 

  • Introduction to Public Relations

  • Fundamentals of Financial Management

  • Newswriting and Journalism

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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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.

  • SQA Higher: ABBB including English
  • A level: BCC plus GCSE English at C/4
  • ILC Higher: H1, H2, H3, H3 including English at H2 or above
  • IB Diploma: 25 points including English
  • BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant subject at DMM plus GCSE English at C/4
  • SWAP: Humanities at BBB

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Tuition Fee

  • International

    12250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 12250 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • EU/EEA

    1820 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1820 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
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  • RUK: £9250

Living costs for Glasgow

  • 620 - 1020 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package of over £2.5 million per year.

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