About Mlitt/pdip Digital Journalism in University of Strathclyde
Study with us
- gain the skills to produce multimedia news and features
- learn how to devise, launch, produce and market an online publication
- work in the University's simulated news environment and reporter externally using mobile media
- develop sound analytical, ethical and entrepreneurial skills in order to perform at a high level in the digital media world
Why this course?
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 you’ll study
The course comprises core and optional classes. MLitt students also undertake an academic dissertation or a production dissertation.
You’ll work in the University’s 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
Careers
Graduates of the course are employed at organisations such as:
- the Herald and Times Group
- the Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- BBC
- STV
- DC Thomson
- the Daily Record
Academic qualification equivalents
- For entry to Strathclyde postgraduate programmes, we'd look for a first-class undergraduate degree (approx 60%) from a
recognised Indian institution.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL : 80+ overall,with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening:17 Reading: 18 Speaking:20 Writing:19
- PTE : 58+ overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
University of Strathclyde Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Established |
1964 |
| Rank |
Scottish University of the Year, 2020 |
| Common Deadline |
January 15 |
| Number of Programs available |
250 undergraduate and 200 graduate courses |
| Academic Departments |
4 |
| Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS or equivalent |
| Acceptance rate |
42% |
| Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and awards |
University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.
Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)
| Name of Faculty/Program |
Fee (in GBP) |
| BBA |
17,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering |
21,500 |
| Computer & Information Sciences |
18,100 |
| Mathematics & Statistics |
15,300 |
| Architecture |
18,100 |
Graduate Courses (2020-2021)
| Name of Faculty |
Fee (in GBP) |
| Faculty of humanities & social science |
15,300 |
| Strathclyde Business School |
24,300 |
| Faculty of Science |
20,350 |
| Faculty of Engineering |
20,900 |
Cost of Living
List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.
| Cost |
Amount (GBP per week) |
| Accommodation |
100 to 142 |
| Food, local travel, laundry, among others |
100 |
| Books and supplies, clothing, graduation fees, et al. |
16.22 |
| Total |
216.22 – 258.22 |
Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.
