Description

Type

Bachelor's degree

Location

Wolverhampton

The Foundation year prepares students for university level study. Successful completion of our Foundation course permits access to any of our Media or Humanities BA (Hons) degree courses, which include Public Relations, Media and Film and Television Studies— many of which can be taken singly as specialist degrees or together as ‘joint’ degree routes. The Foundation year begins with modules aimed at providing transferable study skills and then, in the second semester, gives students the opportunity to study more specialist modules, with a focus on various aspects of Media and Humanities.

Media, in all their variety, play an increasingly significant role in all aspects of our personal, social and professional lives. Understanding the media enables us not only to understand ourselves, our culture and the societies in which we live, but also helps us to understand the many opportunities that exist for employment in the creative and communication industries. The media landscape evolves rapidly, and this makes the study of what we do with our phones, tablets and other devices an exciting and constantly developing field.

Studying with us, you will:

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Facilities

Wolverhampton (West Midlands)

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Wulfruna Street, WV1 1LY

Start date

On request

About this course

Course objectives

You will typically take three modules each semester. Modules usually entail between two and three hours classroom-based teaching, with supplementary online tasks when appropriate. Teaching takes a variety of forms including lectures, interactive seminars and workshops. All staff members are available for one-to one tutorials to ensure that your studies are on track. Most modules will also involve some specified independent tasks and/or set readings. You will also be expected to engage in independent self-directed study.

There is a wide range of module choices on the Media Degree. For example:

In the first year module Media, Culture and Society you will explores the ways in which the media influences other aspects of culture and society,.
In the second year module Media Communication and Ethics you will engage with many of the current controversial media issues such as privacy and cyber-bullying.
In the third year module Persuasion and Influence you will explore the power of the media, and in particular the nature of propaganda and advertising. In your final year you will also be expected to undertake an independent research project, on a topic that is of particular interest to you.

Opportunities

This new and innovative course also provides you with the opportunity, if you wish, to take a practical production module in each semester of your study.
Visits to various places, such as the set of Coronation Street may be organised.
Visiting speakers from the media industries are also arranged, providing you with the opportunity to hear about the latest developments and issues from the media professional’s perspective.
There are various opportunities for work placements, which will enhance your CV and employability on graduation
There is a great deal of study skills support if you require guidance on essay writing skills, referencing, oral presentations etc.
Additional Information
BA (Hons) Media.
The member of academic staff who leads this course is Dr

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Subjects

Production
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Media
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Course programme

Module: 3HU005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core