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Media Studies MArts

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      4 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 14,000

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Bangor University

    Bangor University has maintained its reputation for academic excellence for more than 200 years. Bangor started in premises converted from a coaching inn with only 58 students and 10 staff. It was founded based on public subscription in 1884 in order to improve access to quality higher education in Wales. Until 1893, all of its […]

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    Course Summary

    An MArts in Media Studies from Bangor University is perfect for graduates who wish to learn more about media practice, public relations, journalism, professional writing, computer games and digital media, film and video production or the art of television and radio presentation. You’ll engage with a wide variety of media modules and will learn skills which could make you an invaluable addition to nearly any media industry. You’ll also develop the professional skills you’ll need to find work.

    Bangor’s School of Creative Studies and Media works to closely integrate the theory and criticism of media studies with the hands-on skills of a creative practice degree. That means you’ll not only study but actually produce writings, recorded performances or digital media pieces, and develop a professional portfolio during your studies. You’ll even have access to the school’s top of the line Media Centre, complete with editing sites, production studio space and both digital and traditional media equipment.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is delivered over 4 years for most students. All students will take a common ‘core’ curriculum, but many of the classes listed are optional or elective in nature.

    Year 1 Modules:

    • American Television Drama
    • Digital Communication
    • Film Criticism
    • Film History
    • Film Language
    • Game Design 1
    • Game Studies
    • Intro to Practical Journalism
    • Introduction to Screenwriting
    • Issues in Media and Journalism
    • Performing for Stage & Screen #
    • Theatre Making
    • Writing Across Media

    Year 2 Modules:

    • Animation & motion graphics
    • Documentary Filmmaking
    • Practical Digital Journalism
    • Professional Practice
    • Radio: Theory and Practice
    • Theatre & Performance:The Self
    • Understanding Documentary
    • Writing for Film & Television
    • 21st C. Writing & Publishing
    • America on Film
    • Digital Journalism
    • Film Industry Development
    • Film Theory
    • Political Cinema & Television
    • Transmedia Storytelling

     

    Year 3 Modules:

    • Advanced Radio Practice
    • Advanced Screenwriting
    • Digital Advertising
    • Dissertation
    • Dissertation – Action Research
    • Practical Digital Journalism
    • Professional Practice
    • Short film Production

    Year 4 Modules:

    • Masters Dissertation
    • Media, Culture & Creativity
    • Research Design

    Learning & Teaching

    This program will be a mix between the ‘traditionally academic’ settings of lectures and seminars and the heavily practical ‘studio style’ learning you’ll do at the Media Centre. You’ll learn in lectures, seminars, interactive tutorials, skills sessions and other settings as appropriate to each module and each tutor’s preferred teaching style. You can exert some control by selecting the optional or elective modules that suit your interests and ideal career path.

     

    Career Possibilities

    The university’s Bangor Employability Award program helps students to develop practical, transferrable skills which add to their employability both within and outside of the media and creative industries. Awards can be earned for participation in extracurricular activities as well as in performance or media-based clubs or performance troupes. The Careers and Employability Service will also help you to find, apply for and win the best roles in your desired field both before and after graduation.

    Entry & Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 4 year MArts degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned 104-120 tariff points from any Level 3 Qualification. This might include A Levels, BTEC, Irish Highers, or many others. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    Most classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test.

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