BA (Hons) Media & Communication

**Reasons to choose Kingston**– You’ll have the chance to gain work experience in a media organisation, through work placements and internships, to help you prepare for your future career.– You’ll have access to specialist film and media facilities, including a fully equipped audio recording facility, green screen, TV studio and Mac labs.– Through our Kingston Language Scheme, you’ll have the option to learn a new language alongside this course.**About this course**Media is central to the way in which we understand and experience the world around us. This course will equip you with both the knowledge and skills to understand the world of media and to engage with it as practitioners, researchers, media theorists and industry experts. One of the main characteristics is the integration of theory and practice, as well as being introduced to aspects of the media industry. You’ll acquire practical skills in media production across a range of digital platforms. i.e. video, websites and podcasts, television, websites, motion graphics.Through research-based projects, you’ll be able to tailor your studies to your own interests. In the final year, you’ll work on a major piece of independent research as a practice-based or written dissertation to further develop the professional skills necessary for employment.