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Digital Journalism MLitt

University of Strathclyde

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MLitt - Master of Letters

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Traditional news outlets are moving towards online products at an accelerated pace.

Digital technology is profoundly changing journalism, with innovations like hyperlocal news and mobile media reporting becoming increasingly prevalent.

We aim to produce high-quality, fresh-thinking graduates who have a passion to communicate and can articulate their ideas through effective story-telling.

You'll work in the University's simulated news environment. You'll report externally using mobile media and digital recorders and cameras. You'll have access to industry standard audio and video editing software.
What youll study
The course comprises core and optional classes. MLitt students also undertake an academic dissertation or a production dissertation.

Youll work in the Universitys simulated news environment and also report externally using mobile media. This will provide the opportunity to:

pursue real-life stories
produce your own journalism packages
experiment with entrepreneurial projects
report, write and edit using text, pictures, video and audio to tell multimedia stories effectively
In Semester 2, you devise, launch, produce and market your own online publication.

In the Entrepreneurial Journalism class, which is run in collaboration with the Universitys Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation, youll learn about developing a portfolio career, personal branding and creating new ventures.

Throughout the course, there are opportunities to work on various projects with organisations from journalism and the creative industries.
Careers:
Job roles include:
magazine journalist
magazine features editor
newspaper journalist
newspaper digital editor
freelance journalist
online journalist
digital copywriter
digital content creator
digital content editor
social media manager
communications officer
public relations officer
researcher for a broadcast organisation

Application deadline

31/08/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 21,550per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G1 1XQ, Scotland

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    4th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    205 99%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    16th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    63rd

    60

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