English and Journalism, Media and Communication

English and journalism, media and communication is a combination that prepares you for the full landscape of written and media-based professional life. English literature and language provides the foundational skills of close reading, critical thinking, and clear and persuasive writing that underpin everything from literary criticism to journalism and communications. Journalism, media and communication adds a professional and industry-focused dimension, developing the technical skills in reporting, information design, and media production, alongside a critical understanding of how the media industry works and how it shapes culture and public life.

At the University of Strathclyde, this four-year programme provides learning in a broad professional context, including a critical understanding of the media industry and technical and professional skills in journalism, communication, information design, and management. You will engage with the dynamic media market of Glasgow and beyond while developing the academic depth of your English studies, and the two subjects enrich each other in ways that strengthen both your critical thinking and your practical media skills. Glasgow's vibrant media and publishing sector provides a real-world context for your professional development.

Graduates from this combination are well placed for careers in journalism, broadcasting, digital media, publishing, communications, public relations, content marketing, and education. The combination of literary and critical sophistication with professional media skills is increasingly valued in a media landscape where depth of understanding and the ability to produce high-quality written and audio-visual content are both required. Many graduates go on to careers as journalists, editors, communications professionals, and content creators, while others pursue postgraduate study in journalism, English, media studies, or creative writing.