Media, Communication and Social Media BA (Hons)

University of Winchester
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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Winchester

The programme uses critical academic perspectives to study media and communication processes with a particular focus on social media. Students learn to use these concepts to develop practical solutions for work-relevant projects.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, students take two core modules alongside other media and communication students, and also take specialist modules which explore the theory and practice of social media. Students are given the opportunity to apply these approaches whilst working with organisations and enterprises in the local community, and are able to tailor their learning by choosing 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 take a specialist module in social media and branding, and undertake an Extended Independent Study which allows them to study a particular aspect of social media which interest them.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 multi-track audio recording. A wide range of equipment is available and the Centre is an Apple Certified Training Centre.

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Location

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Winchester (Hampshire)
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University Of Winchester, SO22 4NR

Start date

On request

About this course

Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.Independent learningOver the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.Overall workloadYour overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course .Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 300 hours Independent learning: 900 hoursYear 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 240 hours Independent learning: 960 hoursYear 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 180 hours Independent learning: 1020...

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04/03/2018
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Subjects

  • Branding
  • Radio
  • Social Media
  • Communication Training
  • Media

Course programme

Year 1

Core modules:

  • Key Concepts in Media and Communication
  • Media in the Twenty-first Century
  • Manipulating Media

Optional modules:

  • Image 1 and 2
  • Media Skills 1 and 2
  • Reading Film
  • Film History
Year 2

Core modules:

  • Exploring Media Theory
  • Methodologies in Media Research
  • Work Placement
  • Community Media
  • Social Media

Optional modules:

  • Undertaking Media Research
  • Volunteering
  • Advertising and Branding
  • Games Cultures
  • Media Campaign Management
  • Media and the Making of the Modern World
  • Popular Music and Society
  • Copywriting
  • Analysing Journalism
  • Feature Writing
  • Graduate Careers and Journalism
  • Podcasting: Theory and Practice
  • Playtime: Gamification and Making Work Fun
Year 3

Core modules:

  • Extended Independent Study
  • Social Media Advertising and Branding

Optional modules:

  • Television Drama in Context
  • Consuming and Regulating Media
  • Crime Media Culture
  • Culture Jamming
  • Drugs Media Culture
  • Fantasy, Desire and Sexuality
  • The Male Body
  • Media and Education
  • Media Solutions
  • Media Spectacles
  • News Media War and Conflict
  • Politics and the Media
  • Contemporary Culture: Cyberculture
  • Popular Music Culture and Politics
  • The Zombie Apocalypse
  • Audio Cultures
  • Contemporary Culture: Post-modern Culture
  • Working in Magazine Journalism
  • Documentary and Photojournalism
  • Radio and Development
  • Dark Side of the Net

For further information about modules, please view the course leaflet (see right hand side).

Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing, for full-time students entering the programme in Year 1. Optional modules are listed where applicable. Please note the University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. For further information please refer to the terms and conditions at /termsandconditions. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed above.

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