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HNC: Media and Communication

This course is ideal for individuals passionate about creating media content to influence others. Whether you're a writer, blogger, vlogger, or podcaster, the HNC in Media and Communication equips you with skills for various roles in media and communication industries, enhancing employment prospects and offering a pathway to further study.

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Level:

SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Glenrothes

Start Date:

Aug 2026

Duration:

  • One year full-time.

Who is this course for?

This course is tailored for individuals passionate about creating media content to influence others. Whether you're a writer, blogger, vlogger, or podcaster, this HNC in Media and Communication equips you with skills for various roles in media and communication industries. It enhances employment prospects and offers a pathway to further study.

What skills will I learn?

This course gives you the creative media production skills to get your own or your employer’s messages to a wider audience effectively. Skills that you develop from this course are as follows:
  • Digital Production Skills
  • Digital Communication Skills
  • Graphic, Written and Oral Skills
  • Design, Planning and Production Skills for Broadcast Industries
  • Social Media Production Skills
  • Research Skills
  • English Language Skills
  • Media Legislation

What will I study?

Complex oral presentation Podcasting Video Production Radio Production Desktop Publishing Writing for the media The media: features and trends English language skills: correcting creative text Creative industries: an introduction Law and the media Research skills Creative industries: Media and Communication: Graded Unit 1

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • It is possible to progress on to a degree at university from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways guide for more information
  • HND: Media and Communication

What career opportunities are there?

  • Media production
  • Promotion
  • Public relations
  • Digital marketing and promotion
  • Social media
  • Content manager/creator
  • Blogger
  • Vlogger
  • Podcaster
  • Digital content creator

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