University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
The teaching delivery in this media communications course is diverse, adapting to the unique characteristics of each module. Workshops, seminars, and lectures are utilized, with a focus on practical skills supervised by industry experts. The course is exclusively assessed through coursework, ranging from storyboards to creating audio for radio, websites, and traditional essays. In the first year, you'll delve into the realm of media communications, exploring global media ownership, the influence of entities like the BBC and Sky, and variations in media worldwide. Practical skills development includes storytelling using mobile phones and podcasting, along with understanding the power of visual imagery. Moving into the second year, you'll acquire key media research methods and delve into radio journalism. The curriculum explores impactful journalism campaigns such as Black Lives Matter and Watergate. Opportunities abound for those interested in music, film, food, or travel, with options to create magazine layouts, design for online publications, or explore video production, including documentary creation or delving into the world of branding. The course offers a valuable work placement or study abroad option between the second and final year, allowing for enriching experiences and CV enhancement. In the final year, students undertake a major project to design their own website. Additionally, they can opt for a media project for a commercial or charitable client, delve into Corporate Communications or Advertising, and explore topics such as PR and the celebrity sphere. The progression through the degree ensures the enhancement of critical thinking skills, deepening knowledge of media, and refining practical media-related skills.
| HSE/SSE:
60% English for HSE/SSE: 70% or IELTS: 6.0 |
The University of Hertfordshire, founded in 1952, is one of the top public institutions in the United Kingdom. The institution has 32,000 students studying for 550 degrees over two campuses. Over 11,500 foreign students from more than 140 countries study at the university's UK campus. The campuses of the University of Hertfordshire are among the 20 safest in England.
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