BA Media Studies

Introduction

Media at UCP Marjon ranked top 10 for academic support, personal development and overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey, 2009.

The media studies degree combines theory with practice so that students can not only appreciate the power and influence of the media but also become accomplished practitioners in their own right. The course covers a wide range of media forms: video, sound, photography, magazine journalism and new media. With small class sizes, plenty of choice and lots of contact time with highly experienced academics and practitioners, this is a well established and popular programme of study.

Course Code / Duration

UCAS Code

Single Honours (P300)

Combined Honours
Media Studies with:

Applied Sport Science and Coaching (P3C6)
Creative Writing (P3W8)
Drama (P3W4)
Education Studies (P3X3)
English Language and Linguistics (P3Q1)
English Literature (P3Q3)
Sociology (P3L3)

Duration

3 years full time. Part time available.

Entry Requirements

Our typical minimum entry requirements for applicants with A levels/AS levels/BTEC is 200 points.
Applications from students with non-traditional qualifications are welcome.

Module Information

1st year 
From the outset you are provided with a grounding in key concepts, creative ideas and the technical skills needed to produce your first projects. Study will include film and television as well as popular culture, music, art and the role of social networking sites. Modules introduce students to a range of production disciplines such as photography and video whilst also encouraging the development of study and ICT skills – all in our bespoke facilities and studios.

2nd year
In the second year we begin with a core module focused on the vital area of media research as preparation for advanced study. Further options then allow students to form their own pathways through the subject. Critical areas from popular music to magazine culture, television and the internet site alongside media production modules in photography, web, video and sound are available.

3rd year
Year three and your dissertation is the context for a piece of critical or creative work of your own special interest. You can also take an extended media work placement and there is a broad range of further options to  help you develop your own individual profile in areas such as photography, writing, video, audio, popular music and new media.

Fees and Funding

Course Tutors

Career Opportunities

Nationally over 70% of media graduates are in UK employment against a national graduate employment figure of 61% (AGCAS report ‘What do Graduates do?’ for the Higher Education Careers Service Unit, November 2008). Some students go on to further study, research and training. Others become researchers, editors, scriptwriters, technicians and internet based artists and practitioners, working their way up to become producers and directors. Students also make an impact in a variety of other industries as media skills develop even wider relevance.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

Assessment is based on a combination of coursework, while some modules include exams.



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