University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Digital Media and Communications

University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Course Overview

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.

Course Type
UG
Course Nature
Full Time
Course Duration
3 Years
Total Fee
£46500
Intake
September 2024
Language Proficiency

HSE/SSE: 60%
English for HSE/SSE: 70% or IELTS: 6.0

Documents Required
  • 10TH
  • 12TH
  • PASSPORT
  • LOR 1
  • LOR 2
  • MOI
  • CV
  • SOP
University
University of Hertfordshire
University Details

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.

Syllabus


Level 4: Core Modules (Compulsory)

  1. Introduction to Media Communications (15 Credits)
  2. Journalism, Law and Ethics (15 Credits)
  3. Introduction to Film Criticism (15 Credits)
  4. Global Media and Society (15 Credits)
  5. Genre, Style and Stars (15 Credits)
  6. Sound and Image Storytelling (15 Credits)
  7. Visual Communication (15 Credits)
  8. Introduction to Journalism (15 Credits)

Level 5: Core Modules (Compulsory)

  1. Radio Journalism (15 Credits)
  2. Research Methods in Media Communications (15 Credits)
  3. Mobile Media Design (15 Credits)
  4. Magazine Design (15 Credits)
  5. Video Feature (15 Credits, Optional)
  6. New Media Branding (15 Credits, Optional)
  7. Employability Skills (15 Credits, Optional)
  8. How Journalism Changed the World: from Watergate to Social Media and Fake News (15 Credits, Optional)
  9. Social Media and Critical Practice (15 Credits, Optional)

Level 6: Core Modules (Compulsory)

  1. Professional Practice Publishing Project (30 Credits)
  2. Music, Celebrity and Media (15 Credits)
  3. Creating a PR Campaign (15 Credits)
  4. Web Design for Media Professionals (30 Credits)
  5. Optional Modules (Choose at least one):
    • Advertising (15 Credits)
    • Corporate Communications (15 Credits)
    • Representation and Identity in Contemporary Media (15 Credits)

Additional Opportunities:

  • Study Abroad: A year abroad between the second and third year.
    • Partner universities worldwide, including the USA, Canada, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America, and Europe.
    • Tuition fees waived for the partner university and at the home institution.
  • Work Placement: Enhance study and CV with a work placement sandwich year.
    • Explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts, and gain sought-after professional skills.
    • No tuition fees for the placement year if taken between the second and third year.

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