Media, Music & Sound Production
Media and Communication Digital Journalism HND
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 8
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
This two-year HND course provides an excellent starting point for anyone interested in a career in online or broadcast journalism.
Our Digital Journalism course teaches a range of skills that support communications, marketing, PR, social media, newsletters, and other promotional media in a workplace and social group. We encourage anyone who would like to develop their skills and knowledge further to apply.
The course reflects contemporary demands on journalists to be multi-skilled and agile. It aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to become self-shooting, editing video reporters; proactive and empathic newsgatherers and programme-makers; articulate commentators, reviewers and presenters; and will also equip marketing and communications officers with the skills to produce media packages for a range of digital platforms.
By the end of the course, you will have produced a portfolio of work that demonstrates your applied skills in writing, presentation, radio, video, and online production. The course could be your pathway to a career within the digital media, marketing, broadcasting, or journalism industries.
On successful completion of the course, you will attain an HND in Creative Industries: Media and Communication.
Please note that if you have already achieved an HNC in Media and Communications (equivalent to the first year of this course), you may apply to start from the second year of this course to achieve an HND qualification.
What you will learn
- The current landscape of journalism in the UK
- Research skills
- Planning and organisation
- Video production techniques for journalists
- Radio and podcasting techniques for journalists
- Writing for a range of media
- Editing and proofreading
- Presenting and presentation skills
- Interview skills
- Legal and ethical considerations for journalists and media professionals
- How to analyse a piece of journalism
Number of days per week
- Classes on campus for 3 days each week
- Additional self-directed study.
Entry requirements
- We would ask you to have qualified in at least two Highers in relevant subjects (such as English, Media, Modern Studies) at grade B or above.
- Alternatively, you may provide evidence of a strong pass in a relevant Level 6 qualification.
- Mature applicants without formal qualifications, who have appropriate experience and well-developed writing and verbal communication skills, may also be considered.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- All applicants will be invited to interview.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 6Progression and Articulation Routes
- Journalism undergraduate degrees.
Career options
This course will provide the skills and experience to move into many career options, such as:
- Media journalism
- Marketing and communications
- Advertising
- Public relations
- Radio Broadcasting
- TV News Journalism
- Podcasting
- Freelance work (e.g. "self-shooter")
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
