Media and Communication, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Understanding media and communication – from creator to consumer.BA (Hons) Media and Communication is an innovative media-based degree course that allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the concepts, ideas, practices and methods that characterise contemporary media, communication, and cultural studies. The course offers you a carefully considered mix of theory-led and hands-on learning through research-based projects, giving you a well-rounded learning experience, and equipping you with the skills you’ll need for employment.You will:

• Critically explore the latest research surrounding the social, political, and technological issues that shape our daily lives.

• Learn about the latest technological developments that shape contemporary media industries.

• Develop skills that will equip you to work in relevant industries or to continue to postgraduate study (the course has an embedded Employability Portfolio module to help position you in an industry of your choosing post-graduation).

The teaching team is made up of research-active experts, and industry professionals who bring a wealth of experience. This combination is brought to life in our modules, which encourage students to produce dynamic academic work, and to create exciting and impactful public-facing outputs. Indeed, the teaching team's research actively changes the world around us via research papers in leading journals, books, audio-visual outputs, and impact and policy work.Our graduates understand how media technologies and representations shape our lives, and how communication can be used to affect change in the world.

Modules

For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk

Assessment method

Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods, which may include lectures, seminars, problem-based workshops, case discussions, practical activities, group work and tutorials. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that will underpin your learning journey. You will have access to a Guidance Tutor with whom you can discuss any academic issues. Extensive feedback from both tutors and peers is built into the course.

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For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk