BA Media and Spanish with a Year Abroad

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameMS-100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Introduction to Media Communication

Media Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one module in TB1 and one module in TB2

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceCLC103Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to Ancient Philosophy and RhetoricHUP101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Ethics, Justice, and SocietyML-102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Modern European Film: Themes and PerspectivesMS-103Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Introduction to Film StudiesMS-120Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to Media HistoryMSP100RSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Public Relations: Strategic CommunicationsMSS106Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Hollywood: A History of American FilmPO-119Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Politics and the People

AND

Spanish Language Compulsory Selective

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLS130Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Spanish for Beginners IMLS130WSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr I (Spanish for Beginners I - Welsh Medium)MLS131Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Spanish for Beginners IIMLS131WSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Sbaeneg I Ddechreuwyr II (Spanish for Beginners II - Welsh Medium)MLS160ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Spanish Language 1AMLS160AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Iaith Sbaeneg 1AMLS160BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Spanish Language 1BMLS160BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Iaith Sbaeneg 1B

AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLS100ASemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Introduction to Hispanic Culture (A)MLS100AWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Sbaeneg (A)MLS100BSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to Hispanic Culture (B)MLS100BWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Sbaeneg (B)

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameMS-200Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Theorising the Media

Media Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select two modules from below. You must ensure you have an equal number of credits in each TB overall

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE218Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Discourse AnalysisAM-213Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Topics in American Studies II:EN-204Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to Creative Non-FictionEN-236Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Introduction to Writing DramaHUA207Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Business & EntrepreneurshipML-227Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20War and Conflict in European Film (Modern Languages route)MS-219Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Studying Digital MediaMS-221Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Creative Media PracticeMS-228Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Introduction to Video ProductionMS-229Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Professional Development: Preparing for WorkMS-231Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to JournalismMS-232Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Social Media CulturesMS-235Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Media LawMSP201RSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Digital Public Relations PracticeMSS202Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The History of Screen AnimationMSS217Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Approaches to Film Analysis

AND

Languages- Compulsory Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits at the appropriate level (advanced or intermediate).

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLS210Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Spanish Translation Workshop 2MLS260ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Spanish Language 2AMLS260AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Iaith Sbaeneg 2AMLS260BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Spanish Language 2BMLS260BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Iaith Sbaeneg 2BMLS270ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Intermediate Spanish Language AMLS270AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2AMLS270BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Intermediate Spanish Language BMLS270BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Iaith Sbaeneg Canolradd 2B

AND

Languages Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one module, ensuring that you have an equal number of credits in each TB overall.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLS208Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Barcelona/Buenos AiresMLS208WSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Barcelona/Buenos AiresMLS209Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Evolution of the Spanish Language

Year 3 (Level 5 YR OUT)

FHEQ 5 Sandwich Year

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

None found.

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : This module is compulsory for all students pursuing a degree involving a foreign language. It gives students the opportunity to increase their language skills and familiarize themselves with other culture(s).

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceML-R00Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)120Year Abroad (Languages, Translation and Interpreting)

Year 4 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

None found.

Media Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 60 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : • Select 60 credits. • If you choose MS-311 (Dissertation) you MUST also choose MS-310 Dissertation Preparation. • You may NOT choose MS-323 Video Production and MS-327 Radio Production (you may only choose one of these options)

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE316Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Language in the MediaEN-306Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Writing for Radio and ScreenEN-309Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Further Creative Non FictionHUA308Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Real War, Imagined War: War in Literature, Art, Cinema and MusicHUP301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Religion, Science, and SuperstitionHUP304Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Philosophy and the Social SciencesML-322Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20From Page to Screen: Adapting the European ClassicsMS-302Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Media, Gender and SexualityMS-306Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Digital FuturesMS-307Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Practical Web TechnologiesMS-309Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Online JournalismMS-310Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Dissertation PreparationIf you pursue this module you must also select MS-311.MS-311Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20DissertationIf you pursue this module you must also select MS-310.MS-323Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Video ProductionMS-327Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Radio ProductionIf you pursue this module you may NOT select MS-323.MS-332Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Drama and Documentary on ScreenMS-336Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Mediating the 21st CenturyMSP300RSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Strategy, Marketing and BrandingMSS302Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Signing the Screen: Film and Television AuthorshipMSS312Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Media & Communication Internship

AND

Spanish General Language Compulsory Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits. Choose English-medium or Welsh-medium modules as appropriate.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLS300ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Spanish General Language 3AMLS300BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Spanish General Language 3BMLS300BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Iaith Gyffredinol Sbaeneg 3BMLS304Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Spanish for Professional Purposes 3MLS310CSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Translation Workshop (Spanish into English)

AND

Spanish Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceHUA300Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Rise of BrazilMLS307Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Hispanic IdentitiesMLS307WSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Hunaniaethau Sbaeneg eu hiaithMLT307Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Interpreting - Health OptionMLT310Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Interpreting - Law Option (Police)MLT320Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Interpreting - Business Option