BA Hons Journalism, Media and Communication & Human Resource Management

Program Overview

This joint honors program combines journalism, media, and communication with human resource management. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the media industry, journalism practices, and human resource management principles. Through coursework, work-based learning, and industry connections, graduates are prepared for careers in journalism, public relations, and human resources.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1

• Journalism, Media & Communication
• Introduction to Journalism, Media & Communication
• Introduction to News & Features
• Human Resource Management
• Managing People

Year 2

• Journalism, Media & Communication
• News Reporting and Writing
• Elective: Digital Media: Histories, Theories, Practices
• Journalism, Media & Communication: Theories & Methods
• Human Resource Management
• Work Psychology
• Work Psychology for Human Resource Management

Year 3

• Journalism, Media & Communication
• Feature Writing
• Journalism and Popular Culture
• Law for Journalists
• Communicating Politics: Truth, Legitimacy, Participation
• Work-based learning
• Human Resource Management
• Work, Employment & Society
• Employment Relations

Year 4

• Journalism, Media & Communication
• Dissertation/Special Project (Semester 1 or 2)
• Media and Health
• Gender Issues in the Media
• Digital Communication and Society
• Working for and with the Scottish media
• Work-based learning
• Ethical Issues for Journalists: Controversy, Responsibility, Care
• Digital Tools & Skills in Journalism
• Journalism and Popular Culture
• Human Resource Management
• Advanced Organisational Behaviour
• HRM & Employment Relations in Public Services
• Perspective on Work & Employment
• Human Resources in the Global Economy

Assessment:

• Journalism, Media & Communication
• Essays
• Portfolios
• Presentations
• Group work
• Reports
• Exams
• Reflective diaries
• Human Resource Management
• Final, unseen, examination
• Individual and/or group coursework

Teaching:

• Journalism, Media & Communication
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars
• Guest lectures
• Human Resource Management
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars
• Team-based projects
• Online teaching materials

Careers:

• Journalism, Media & Communication
• Press officer
• Marketing and media officer
• Freelance journalist
• Fundraiser
• PR assistant
• Human Resource Management
• HR trainee
• HR assistant
• Recruitment consultant
• General administration
• Management

Other:

• Students can gain valuable industry experience through a credit-bearing work placement class in their third or fourth year.
• The program offers a strong relationship with the media industry, third sector, and government organizations in Glasgow and Scotland, which allows for guest speakers and field trips.
• The program prepares students for employment in the media and communication field, the graduate job market in the private/public sector, or further study at the postgraduate level.

Fees & funding

All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter. All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision. Annual revision of fees Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs. 2024/25 Go back Scotland£1,820 Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Funding Council. England, Wales & Northern Ireland£9,250 Assuming no change in fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study in 2024/25, this is capped at £27,750 (with the exception of the MPharm and integrated Masters programmes). MPharm students pay £9,250 for each of the four years. 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. International£19,600 University preparation programme fees Additional costs Students are encouraged to purchase the core textbook for each Human Resource Management class, which costs approximately £40 to £50 per textbook. International students International students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Available scholarships Please note: All fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year.