BA Media Studie

Institution De Montfort University
Method At the institution
Location Leicester
Type Undergraduate
Course fee By request

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BA Media Studie

Objectives * Wide choice of stimulating, challenging and rewarding modules which allow students to focus on the theoretical study of the media, creative practical wor or both! * Learn from leading media academics and experienced media industry professionals * Cutting-edge facilities for students studying photography, video production, journalism and digital publishing * Career development support from industry professionals
Entry requirements Entry requirements * A Levels/ASs/AVCEs/Key Skills (Level Three) usually 220-240 points (applicants must have at least two full A Levels) * AGNVQ/BTEC Merit/Distinction * Access Pass.
Academic title BA Media Studie
Course description BA Media Studie

Programme

At DMU, Media Studies students learn the practical skills which enable them to develop creative and informed solutions in the workplace.

A Media Studies degree also gives students the opportunity to become knowledgeable, reflective and critical thinkers, able to understand and debate the media in all its forms.
The programme is aimed at students who want to combine both a theoretical study of the media with sound vocational skills and who are aiming for an exciting media career on graduation.
Students study four set modules in their first year, giving them a sound understanding of both media theory and practice. In the second and third years students can select from a wide range of modules as they start to specialize in their particular fields of interest.

Modules available to Media Studies students include:

    * Advertising
    * Audiences and Fandom
    * Digital Media
    * Digital Media Cultures
    * Journalism
    * Media, Gender Identity
    * Media Industry Management
    * Photography and Video
    * Political Communication
    * Public Relations
    * Radio
    * Television Scriptwriting
    * Television Studies

In the third year, students also complete a dissertation on a topic of their choice which allows them to develop and research their specialist interests

Many of the practical modules are run in collaboration with the media industry and allow students to work on real-life case studies, go on work experience placements and visit media organizations. Guest media industry lecturers are also a regular feature on practical courses. In addition, students have the opportunity to work on DMUs award-winning student radio station, Demon FM and the Universitys Demon newspaper.