Media, Communications and International Journalism

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Sociology, Politics, Economics, History, Law, Journalism, Geography, Business, Literature or any other related Social Science subject.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent.

Work experience will be considered to support qualifications outwith the standard entry requirements.

If your degree is in a subject not listed above or is lower than a 2:1, please include a CV and/or Personal Statement with your application.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.