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Media Communications

BA (Hons) Media Communications and Screen Studies

BA (Hons) Broadcasting, Journalism and Media Communications

Studying a course from our media communications portfolio, you will gain first-hand practical experience alongside theoretical training. Our courses support your development as writers and media practitioners who can deliver video production, public relations, corporate and internal communications, advertising and promotion, digital, web and multimedia projects.

Key facts

  • Work on practical communications projects - recent graduates have produced media products for North Wales Police and Fire and Rescue Service
  • Taught by lecturers actively working in the media industry and with experience in PR, web writing, copywriting, journalism and broadcasting
  • New state-of-heart Creative Industries Building
  • Develop flexible skills, transferable to all media work

Course content

  • language, rhetoric and communication
  • broadcasting and presentation skills
  • integrated media communication project
  • communications theory and professional contexts
  • media project and portfolio
  • case study

Career opportunities 

  • public relations
  • marketing
  • advertising and promotions
  • corporate and employee communications
  • video production
  • further study opportunities available at postgraduate level

BA (Hons) Media Communications and Screen Studies

21st century life is dominated by what we see through the screen - TVs, cinema screens, laptops, notebooks and video games. Screen Studies combines traditional academic approaches to film and media studies with the very latest research into how we interact online. Students are encouraged to engage with a diversity of contemporary screen cultures and technologies.

Broadcasting, Journalism and Media Communications modules
Screen Studies modules

Assessment

Assessment for this course is by means of a portfolio, project briefs and reports and journals.

Course duration

Full-time

Three years

Part-time

Five to six years

Entry requirements and applications

240 points at A level or equivalent. Preferred subject(s): English (language or literature), Media Studies or Communications related subjects. See information on general entry requirements.

UCAS code: PP93

Part time applicants should apply direct


BA (Hons) Broadcasting, Journalism and Media Communications

Develop key skills in researching, writing and producing material for press, radio, TV and online media. Opportunities are available to produce audio and video content for our on-campus community radio station, Calon FM, in this practical combination route.

Broadcasting, Journalism and Media Communications modules

Assessment

Assessment for this course is by means of a portfolio, project briefs and reports and journals.

Course duration

Full-time

Three years

Part-time

Five to six years

Entry requirements and applications

240 points at A level or equivalent. Preferred subject(s): English (language or literature), Media Studies or Communications related subjects. See information on general entry requirements.

UCAS code: PP35

Part time applicants should apply direct

From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.

Undergraduate courses

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