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Media BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Sheffield ()

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£ 3,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    3 Years

•Learn to conduct research, write for different audiences, and verbally present ideas with clarity.
•Engage in practical work in a range of formats such as print and broadcast media.
•Choose from a variety of optional modules to enable you to create your own degree journey. Build your understanding of the cultural, political and economic roles of media forms, organisations and technologies in contemporary society with this modern media course.

About this course

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications, including at least 32 points in a relevant* subject. For example:
•BBC at A Level with a grade C in a relevant subject.
•DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
•A combination of qualifications which must include a relevant subject and may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.

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Subjects

  • Politics
  • Animation
  • Design
  • PR training
  • Sound
  • Radio
  • 3d training
  • Sound Design
  • Layout
  • Drawing
  • 3D
  • Life Drawing
  • Project
  • Industry
  • Writing
  • CGI
  • Media
  • PR
  • Production

Course programme

You analyse and study the workings of core media institutions and learn about key approaches for analysing media texts, and examine the general characteristics of media industries.Learning takes place in lectures, interactive workshops, seminars and screenings, where key topics and concepts are introduced and explored. You are encouraged to work in teams and small groups as well developing an individual approach to your learning.

You learn through
  • lectures
  • interactive workshops
  • seminars
  • screenings
  • essays
  • examinations
  • group and individual presentations
  • practical work Work placementsYou will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years.
This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Previous students have completed placements with the BBC, regional newspapers, PR and advertising agencies and the voluntary sector.Live workMany modules on the degree make use of the Venture Matrix (a University department which sources clients for live projects) that will give you the experience of working with the media industry.

Field trips

Spend a week watching the latest releases, meeting filmmakers and people from the industry and experiencing the rich cultural life of the city on our annual field trip to the Berlinale, the Berlin International Film Festival.

Networking opportunities

A number of industry days and events (Grad Talk, Pathways) are held on campus where students can network with and attend talks and workshops run by creative media industry professionals and organisations.We make sure you can network and make industry connections throughout your course. Every year we have students working at Sheffield Doc/Fest, one of the top three documentary film festivals in the world, attending exclusive workshops with international industry experts.

Media BA (Hons)

£ 3,000 VAT inc.