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Media and Communications BA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 13,000

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Chichester

    The University of Chichester got its start in 1839. At that time it was a college for training schoolmasters, established as a memorial to William Otter, Bishop of Chichester. It moved to new facilities, and was renamed the Bishop Otter College in 1850. Those buildings stiff form the heart of the campus today. It became […]

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    Course Summary

    A BA in Media and Communications from the University of Chichester will equip students to become a part of a rapidly shifting, highly competitive yet extremely lucrative industry. As the communications and media industries adapt themselves to meet the changing demands of the digital age, organisations within it are in desperate need of talented, highly skilled graduates familiar with the cutting edge theory, procedures and tools which will take these industries into the next age.

    In addition to gaining a solid background in the media and communications industries and the realities of doing business in global markets, you’ll gain a wide range of practical skills relating to mobile technologies and platforms, advertising and marketing, journalism and the critical study of film and television productions.

    Better still, this degree is now delivered in the University of Chichester’s brand new, purpose built Digital and Technology Park, making sure you gain familiarity with the latest equipment and industry standard software.

    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 typically delivered over 3 years at full time.

    Over the course of those 3 years, you’ll learn not just technical abilities but skills relating to personal development, self-reflection and a general readiness to work in today’s Media and Communications industries. In years 2 and 3, you’ll be able to specialise in specific media as well as roles like branding, marketing, journalism and music.

    Year 1 Modules Include:

    • 21st Century Story
    • Hollywood Filmmaking
    • Journalism
    • Mobile Communications
    • Music, Marketing and Promotion
    • New TV
    • Photography: History and Practice
    • Practice Toolkit
    • Theory Toolkit

    Year 2 Modules Include:

    • British Film
    • Comedy
    • Documentary: History and Practice
    • Factual Interview Techniques
    • Journalism and Blog Culture
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Media Industries
    • Politics of Celebrity
    • Reality TV in the Digital Age
    • War Films
    • Work Placement and Career Development

    Year 3 Modules Include:

    • Advanced Digital Photography
    • American TV Drama
    • Digital Marketing
    • Dissertation
    • Extreme Media
    • Global TV
    • Horror
    • Industry Engagement and Conventions
    • Social Media and International Conflicts

    Learning & Teaching

    This degree program emphasises employability by delivering a range of practical skills which are highly in demand by employers in these industries. In addition to classwork, you’ll have the opportunity to study overseas and to engage with working placements and internships.

    Your progress will be assessed using a range of deliverables, including podcasts, short films, reports, research, essays, various reports, creative pitches, video essays and both individual and group presentations.

    Career Possiblities

    This degree is designed to prepare graduates to take their place in this dynamic and competitive industry. You’ll be qualified to work with PR and advertising agencies, newspapers and journals, radio and TV production studios and the film industry, among many others. Many recent graduates have accepted roles as publishers, TV and film producers, programme researchers, journalists, teachers, and as a range of different PR, marketing or advertising professionals.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BA degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned at least 120 UCAS Tariff points, but other qualifications are also accepted. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An excellent IELTS score would qualify, for example.

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