Media & Journalism

The media world is fast becoming a multi-platform environment, demanding flexible, adaptable people with insight and imagination. On this course, you gain skills in television, radio and interactive media which open up many different career opportunities.

You are taught by staff with impressive track records in the broadcast and new media sectors, using industry-standard equipment. If you want a creative job in the media industry, this is the course for you. You explore the media production business, and develop skills in critically analysing both professional products and your own production work.

What you study

Year 1 establishes your professional production techniques and introduces you to associated conceptual ideas. You become competent in handling professional equipment and begin to develop original ideas, working individually and in groups.

In Year 2 you work on location and in the University's Media Centre and Centre for Creative Technologies developing a range of professional and creative production skills. You learn to create content for different media genres and analyse your own work and other people's critically. You also develop the ability to work both independently and in teams, reflecting the needs of the industry.

During your final year, you develop a substantial portfolio of high-quality production work through your projects, and may choose to specialise in one or more areas of the media. You also specialise in selected production skills, developing crucial professional media practice research and management abilities. You undertake a range of substantial, self-directed production projects, which may include live briefs which are set by industry, as well as a research project.

How you learn

We believe our students should learn in ways and in environments which are in tune with the working practices of the related industries. Our lecturers have a wide range of contemporary industry experience which helps you develop your professional skills. We also constantly upgrade our technical facilities to ensure you use the same equipment and software you'll be expected to use in the industry.

How you are assessed

You are assessed on a range of production-based and written assignments. There are no formal examinations on the course.

Professional placement

You are encouraged to undertake a range of work experience, enabling you to investigate your future career options and to develop your practical skills. Our close relationship with local and national media companies will provide a variety of opportunities for you to pursue.

Professional accreditation

We're a Skillset Media Academy.

Career opportunities

Our graduates go on to work primarily in the television and radio industries, in a wide variety of roles, some setting up their own businesses.

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 240-280 tariff points (2011) or 280 tariff points (2012) from at least two A levels (or equivalent). You're normally invited for an interview where you can discuss your work, see our excellent facilities and meet staff and students.

More information

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