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Media and Communication BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
3 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
If you have set your sights on a career in the dynamic world of media and communications, this exciting, stimulating and innovative degree is the ideal preparation for professional success.
Develop a strong understanding of the media industries and trends in media culture and communication - exploring media texts and platforms, institutions and new emerging media
Benefit from our strong links with employers, such as independent film producers, radio stations and newspapers which can help you gain vital work experience
Enjoy real-world learning opportunities throughout the course with hands-on projects in publishing, journalism and writing for the web, print media or the screen
Learn from a highly experienced team of subject experts and industry professionals who are keen to share their knowledge with you
Challenge your thinking with new ideas and perspectives
Choose to study part of your degree in the United States, where you can immerse yourself in American life, experience a different academic culture and acquire a new set of skills
Build a combination of practical and transferable skills, creative thinking and academic knowledge so that you stand out from the crowd in a fiercely competitive job market
About this course
Media graduates work in a wide range of professions including PR, communications, marketing and local government. Some of our former students have gone on to secure roles in TV research, film and TV production, film archiving, radio presenting, radio production and journalism. Others have used their degree for higher level entry into, for example, the Civil Service, charity management, customer services, postgraduate study and teaching.
There is notoriously strong competition for jobs in the world of media and communications. At Derby, we maximise your potential for success by offering regular careers talks and enabling you to network widely to build up your contacts within the industry.
GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification
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Subjects
- Communication Training
- Media
- Multimedia
- Entertainment
- Audience
- Project
- Project Finance
- Technology
- Technology Industry
- Gamification
Course programme
You will study modules such as:
Stage one
- Write this Way
- Multimedia Podcasting
- Communication and Creativity
- Researching the Audience
- Entertainment and Identity
- From Pitch to Product
- Work Experience Project
- The Working Creative
- Independent Study
- Represent and Persuade
- Ready Player One: Technology, Games and Gamification
Additional information
£9,250 per year (2020/21)
International fee
£14,045 per year (2020/21)
Media and Communication BA (Hons)