Media and Communication BA (Hons)

The programme uses critical academic perspectives to study media and communication processes, to enable students to develop practical solutions for work-relevant projects. Students who choose Media and Communication (rather than one of the industry-related media and communication pathways) have the broadest possible choice of optional modules.Year 1 is foundational and introduces the academic study of media, developing core skills and understanding in the use of media across a variety of contexts. There is a particular focus upon the impact of digital technologies as new and old media converge.In Year 2, all students take core modules in media and communication theory and research methodologies, and can choose from a range of optional modules. The Work Placement module gives students the chance to think carefully about their graduate exit strategy and what they need to do to achieve the career they want.In the final year, students undertake an Extended Independent Study which allows students to focus upon a topic of their choice. Students further tailor their learning by choosing from a variety of optional modules. Some are conventional academic modules, giving students the chance to study specialist areas in depth, and some modules offer further practical experience relating to various aspects of media, audio, journalism and social media.FacilitiesOpen 24 hours a day, the Multimedia Centre offers outstanding industry-standard facilities including two HD TV studios with green screens, a newsroom, a computerised radio studio, and facilities for multitrack audio recording. A wide range of equipment is available and the Centre is an Apple Certified Training Centre.