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Overview
On this multi-faceted media and communication course, you'll develop a broad base of media skills suitable for higher education and employment in the modern, convergent media and communications industries.
Each tutor has a wide variety of media experience, and you'll gain even more knowledge from expert media guest speakers, visits, field trips and professional workshops.
You’ll be continually assessed and will be working on industry-relevant projects, in some cases for real clients.
The course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
Minimum entry requirements
- Higher English or Higher Media Studies at Grade C or above; OR
- NC Media or related subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
- You'll be invited for an individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area
- You'll also be given a short written exercise (around 200 words) so we can review your writing style, syntax, spelling and grammar.
What you study
You’ll study:
- Journalism.
- Radio and Video Production.
- Introduction to the Creative Industries.
- Film Theory.
- Pitching and Promoting.
- Creative Writing.
- Law.
- Web Design.
- Writing for the Media.
- Narrative and Genre in Comics.
After the course
This course prepares you for a career in journalism, television and radio production, video production, public relations and advertising.
Continuing Study
If you have successfully completed all 15 credits of the HNC programme, with minimum B at Graded Unit, you're encouraged to apply for year two entry to the HND Creative Industries: Media and Communication at the College. However, we cannot guarantee a place in second year.
You could also consider courses at the following universities:
- Glasgow Caledonian University.
- Queen Margaret University.
- Robert Gordon University.
- The University of Stirling.
- Edinburgh Napier University.
How the course is taught
Teaching on this course employs a wide variety of experiences, from tutor-led lectures to individual and group work. You'll benefit from a variety of guest speakers and industry-based projects. This is delivered through a variety of approaches, from tutor delivery to breakout rooms and one to one delivery, incorporating a variety of presentations, quizzes and discussions.