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BA ( Hons ) Media and Communication with Foundation Year
UCAS code P30F
Duration 4 years full time , 5 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : EEE , Year 1 entry : BBB-BBC , BTEC : PPP , Tariff points : 48 points to include 1 A level , or equivalent . Other qualifications such as vocational A levels ( AVCE ), BTECs and Access courses will also be considered . Year 1 entry : 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
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What ' s this course about ?
● Get a grounding in media context and practice during the foundation year
● Develop your creative language by exploring digital cultures and vocational disciplines
● Learn skills in key areas such as audience profiling , visual storytelling , advertising , journalism , editing and scriptwriting
Example topics
● Media in context
● Introduction to film-making
● E-portfolio for film and broadcasting
● Creative music and effects for film and TV
● Editing for film and video
● Transmedia narratives and strategies
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Course highlights
● Benefit from our strong industry connections with film , TV and journalism
● Be taught by staff with experience in the film , TV and media industries
● Get the skills needed to study for a degree with an integrated , optional , foundation year if you don ’ t yet meet the entry requirements for a 3-year Bachelor ’ s degree
● Choose your preferred route in your second year by selecting optional modules
● Attend guest lectures by experienced professionals in areas such as directing , scriptwriting , marketing , journalism , and broadcasting
Future opportunities
On graduation you ’ ll have the skills and experience to work in areas such as post-production , film and TV directing , scriptwriting , marketing , advertising , PR , social media and journalism .
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‘ This is an exciting course designed to recognise your interest in media , develop your strengths and give you the skills for working in the media industries . ’
Johnny Lochland , Course Leader
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’ All the staff and tutors are extremely knowledgeable and are always there to help you . Lectures are highly interactive with a lot of student participation . ’
Katie Wilkins BA ( Hons ) Media Studies
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‘ I visited the University of Portsmouth and instantly loved the lively energy and the campus feel of the university . After visiting the Media Studies building , I knew this was the right place for me and I ’ ve never looked back . ’
Katie Duxbury BA ( Hons ) Media Studies
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BA ( Hons ) Media Studies
UCAS code P300
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : BBB-BBC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 112-120 points .
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What ' s this course about ?
● Investigate how the media influences individuals and societies
● Study the media academically and put what you learn into mastering media content of your own
● Explore entertainment and identity in the media
● Discover the impact of changing forms of communication from the past and present – and the possibilities for the future
Example placements
● NBC Universal
● Disney
● St James Place Wealth Management
Example topics
● Media and the image
● Creative reviews and features
● Propaganda
● Cultures of consumption
● Media networks : exploring digital culture
● Social issues in the media
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Course highlights
● Opportunities to specialise in areas of theory or practice , such as video production
● Gain valuable insights from being taught by widely published media experts
● Help to create and present programmes for our TV and radio stations
● Excellent opportunities for work placements with local and national companies , including optional one-year placement
● Option to study for a year at the renowned University of Zaragoza in Spain
Future opportunities
You ’ ll gain communication and research skills combined with writing and critical thinking abilities . Our graduates have become journalists , marketing managers , publishers , media researchers and video makers .
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‘ My favourite thing about my degree is the balance between theoretical and creative modules . ’
Christian Plummer
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