Postgraduate TaughtJournalism, Media & Communication
Postgraduate courses in Journalism, Media & Communication
Our postgraduate programmes combine academic excellence with professional education to industry standards. Work with internationally-recognised academics and experienced journalists to gain an advanced understanding of the theory and practice of journalism, media and communication.
Our programmes
Browse our portfolio of postgraduate Journalism, Media & Communication programmes.
MSc Digital Journalism
Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
This course will equip you with the skills to produce multimedia news and features. Develop the sound analytical, ethical and entrepreneurial skills required to stand out in today's digital media environment.
This course is not accepting applications for 2026 entry.
MSc Media & Communication
Start date: September
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time: 24 months part-time
Develop an informed and critical perspective on the future of our communication. Learn from internationally-renowned experts in strategic communication, media and communication theory, media ethics, gender and the media and mediated populism.
MSc Media Crime & Violence
Start date: January
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time: 24 months part-time
This course aims to explore media representations of crime and violence, and to consider the media as a vehicle for crime, violence and/or justice.
MSc Political Communication & Media
Start date: January
Study mode & duration: 12 months full-time: 24 months part-time
This course is a multi-disciplinary programme that explores the intersection of politics, media, and public discourse and prepares students to understand, analyse, and effectively engage in the communication processes that shape political life.
Our students
Somtonna Ozumba
MLitt Media & Communication
My experience studying at the University of Strathclyde and working as a student ambassador at the University has inspired me to pursue a career in the Higher Education sector. Close to the time of my graduation, I got a full-time job working with the Marketing and Admissions team at the University.
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Zara Grew
MSc Digital Journalism
The course has really helped me to take steps in my career as I am now working in communications for a large third sector organisation and want to continue down the path of media and communications. I am also a freelance journalist writing for titles such as SNACK, Greater Govanhill, Discovery Music.
Jingsong Xie
MLitt Media & Communication
This year I have not only gained a framework of knowledge and academic resources in the field of media and communication that exceeded my expectations, but it has also fuelled my motivation to delve into the field at a higher level.
Fees & funding
Applicants ordinarily resident in Scotland
SAAS offer postgraduate tuition fee loans of up to £7,000 per year. Full time students can also apply for a living cost loan of up to £6,900, making the total funding available £13,900.
EU residents
EU residents applying to full-time, face-to-face postgraduate taught programmes may be eligible for an EU Engagement Scholarship worth between £6000-£8000
Non-EU international residents
Non-EU international students beginning full-time, face-to-face postgraduate taught programmes in 2026/27 may be eligible for a scholarship worth between £6,000 and £8,000.
Contact us
Email: hass-pgt-admissions@strath.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 141 444 8600
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