BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year
Course Overview
This industry-focused BA in Media and Communications equips you with the critical and creative skills to excel in the modern creative sector. The program provides a deep insight into the rapidly evolving media landscape, blending practical production skills with strategic business and marketing awareness. You will graduate as a multi-skilled communications professional prepared for a dynamic career.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on, practical skills in digital media production, including podcasting, photography, and feature writing
- Learn to devise strategic marketing and digital communications campaigns for diverse audiences
- Benefit from real-world experience through a potential year-long work placement and instruction from industry practitioners
- Understand the core business functions of media, including branding, PR, advertising, and data analytics
- Tailor your degree with specialized modules in areas like multiplatform campaigns, journalism, or research
Course Overview
This industry-focused BA in Media and Communications equips you with the critical and creative skills to excel in the modern creative sector. The program provides a deep insight into the rapidly evolving media landscape, blending practical production skills with strategic business and marketing awareness. You will graduate as a multi-skilled communications professional prepared for a dynamic career.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on, practical skills in digital media production, including podcasting, photography, and feature writing
- Learn to devise strategic marketing and digital communications campaigns for diverse audiences
- Benefit from real-world experience through a potential year-long work placement and instruction from industry practitioners
- Understand the core business functions of media, including branding, PR, advertising, and data analytics
- Tailor your degree with specialized modules in areas like multiplatform campaigns, journalism, or research
Requirements
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication
- English for Academic Practice
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Fundamentals of Audiovisual
- Fundamentals of Image Making
- Digital Media Business
- Storytelling and Media
- Audiovisual Production
- Communications Challenge
- The Art of the Feature
- Copywriting and Content Creation
- Content Marketing
- Data Storytelling
- Placement Year
- Public Relations in Practice
- Project Management
- Creative Futures
- Final Project
- Extended Professional Placement
