Journalism Studies and Spanish Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

The fast-moving journalism industry offers exciting career opportunities around the world. From news websites and podcasts to social media platforms, video production, sports media and digital publishing, journalism graduates have more ways than ever to make their mark.

A degree from the University of Stirling is the perfect preparation for this ever-evolving sector. You’ll study at one of the UK’s leading universities for journalism and graduate with cross-platform, practical skills that employers need.

The UK media industry generated an estimated £100 billion in revenue in 2024, and this figure is expected to rise to £121 billion by 2028 (Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2024–2028). Many Stirling graduates have already built successful careers across news, sport, digital media and broadcasting - and the Journalism Studies programme is designed to help you join them.

### What You'll Learn

Your Journalism Studies course will cover:

* Why journalism matters in a world of misinformation and AI generated content;

* How to identify and craft compelling stories, communicate clearly and work to tight deadlines;

* Hands-on experience that reflects real newsroom practice;

* Cross-platform journalism skills, including print, digital, data-journalism, open-source research, photojournalism, investigative journalism, audio and video production;

* Writing across a wide range of genres, including news reporting, magazine features, commentary, interviews and long-form journalism;

* Creating multimedia journalism for online, social media and broadcast environments;

* Journalism ethics, editorial decision-making and public affairs knowledge;

* An introduction to key areas of media law – from defamation and copyright to contempt of court and confidentiality.

Throughout the course, you’ll build a strong professional portfolio showcasing your journalism skills across multiple formats and genres - from news reporting and long-form features to podcasts, video packages and social media content.

We are 1st in Scotland and top 15 in the UK for Journalism (Guardian University Guide 2026)

Learning a language can change your life. It can unlock a world of travel and global work opportunities. Spanish is consistently ranked as one of the most in-demand languages for UK employers. It’s needed for communication across international business and finance (Source: People Management).

We can teach you Spanish from beginner or advanced level. You’ll develop confident speaking, reading and writing skills while exploring the cultures of Spain and Latin America.

### What you will learn on Spanish and Latin American studies

We can teach you Spanish from beginner or advanced level.

* Develop confident speaking, reading and writing skills.

* Explore the cultures of Spain and Latin America.

* Learn key employability skills from modules dedicated to workplace language.