Media (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Media (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)
Bringing together world-leading researchers in Media, Television and Cultural Studies, with experienced practitioners in the field of public relations and new media. Their informed critical perspectives, professional knowledge and academic experience ensures that you are not only aware of the media environment and the employment opportunities it provides, but also gives you the opportunity to explore new dimensions of theory.
Reasons to study Media Joint Honours at De Montfort University:
- DMU has achieved Gold, the highest ranking possible under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) - Indicating the outstanding learning and teaching on offer at DMU. [ Office for Students, 2017]
- Enhance your skillset and employability - by combining Media and Communication with another specialist subject; by developing a diverse range of skills you can open up different career paths
- Join course-relevant groups and societies - including the Media and Communication Society, Film Society, Media Discourse Group and reading groups, and take part in the Demon Media group, including; The Demon magazine, Demon FM radio station, Demon TV and The Demon website
- Benefit from our strong links with local media partners - including BBC Radio Leicester, community media organisations and Leicester’s independent arts and cinema complex, Phoenix Cinema; providing opportunities for work experience and cultural connections
- Dedicated work placements - enhance your practical and professional skills, with recent Technology placements undertaken at GlaxoSmithKline, Jagex Ltd and PepsiCo UK
- Multi-million pound industry-standard facilities - our Creative Technology Studios feature a host of audio recording studios, broadcast-standard radio production studios and management systems; alongside stand-alone film and television studios| equipped with multi-cameras, blue screen and green screen facilities
- Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal - we offer all students the opportunity to take part in a #DMUglobal experience, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons.
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Curriculum
First year
- Core Concepts in Media and Communication
- Media Cultures and Everyday Life
Second year
- Researching Media and Communication
- Media Discourse
- Media, Gender and Identity
- Television Studies
- Journalism 1
- Political Communication
- Public Relations 1
- New Media 1
Third year
You will select a combination of modules from:
- Dissertation
- Global Advertising Practices
- Writing for the Screen
- New Media 2:
- Public Relations 2
- Broadcast Journalism
- Sports Journalism
- Audiences and Fandom
- Paranormal Media
- Cybernetic Media
- Film Exhibition and Consumption
- Sport and the Media
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Program delivery
You will be taught through a series of one or two-hour lectures seminars, screenings and two-hour tutor supported workshops.