Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a BA Hons Journalism, Media and Communication & Psychology program. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the media industry, journalism, and communication, as well as the study of human behavior through psychology.

Program Structure

The program is a four-year course that allows students to study two subjects, Journalism, Media and Communication, and Psychology. The first year introduces students to the basic principles of learning and the biological bases of behavior, thinking, memory, personality, social influences on behavior, and changes in behavior throughout the lifespan. In the second and third years, students develop a greater understanding of human development and interaction, cognitive processes, individual differences, and biological influences on behavior.

Course Content

The course content includes:

• Introduction to Journalism, Media & Communication
• Introduction to News & Features
• Psychology 1a and 1b
• News Reporting and Writing
• Journalism, Media & Communication: Theories & Methods
• Feature Writing
• Digital Media: Histories, Theories, Practices
• Cognition & Neuropsychology
• Social & Health Psychology
• Introduction to Research Design & Analysis

Assessment

The assessment methods include:

• Essays
• Portfolios
• Presentations
• Group work
• Reports
• Exams
• Reflective diaries
• Class tests
• Dissertations
• Individual presentations
• Group presentations

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program are:

• Highers: AAAA (1st sitting) or AAAAB (2nd sitting)
• A Levels: ABB-BBB
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Two H2 passes and three H3 passes including English
• HNC: Year 1 entry with a graded unit in Creative Industries, Practical Journalism, or Social Sciences

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: £9,535
• International: £21,550
• University preparation programme fees: available on the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre website

Placements

The program offers students the chance to gain valuable industry experience as part of a credit-bearing work placement class in their third or fourth year.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Journalism, Media and Communication
• Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Sleep Health
• Neuropsychology of Ageing and Dementia
• Theory and Practice of Learning and Cognition
• Evolutionary Approaches to Human Mate Preferences
• Considering Sleep Through the Behavioural Lens
• Psychology of Physical Activity

Facilities

The University of Strathclyde has a range of facilities, including:

• Six purpose-built experimental research laboratories
• Driving simulator lab
• Memory lab
• Perception and action lab
• Psychophysiology lab
• Psycholinguistics lab
• Oculomotor lab

Career Opportunities

The program provides students with a range of career opportunities, including:

• Journalism
• Media and Communication
• Psychology
• Research
• Industry
• Government
• Non-profit organizations

International Students

The University of Strathclyde has a thriving international community, with students from over 140 countries. The University offers a range of support services for international students, including language support, cultural adaptation, and career guidance.