**Overview** Are you interested in how the media works and influences individuals and societies, from newspapers and television to social networks? This BA (Hons) Media Studies degree course gives you the knowledge and skills to dissect and discuss the media at an academic level, and put what you learn into mastering media content of your own. When you graduate, you'll be well set to begin your media career in areas such as journalism, marketing, or publishing, but you'll also have creative and transferable skills that you can put to work in any industry. **What you'll experience** On this Media Studies degree course you'll: - Undertake an analytical review of the global media of our times, and how they reflect and shape our society - Explore entertainment and identity in the media - Study the impact of changing forms of communication from the past and present – and the possibilities for the future - Work with local and national media companies - Learn from widely published media experts - Enjoy the chance to study abroad at one of our partner institutions, such as the renowned University of Zaragoza in Spain - Have the option to take a placement year in the industry to expand your knowledge and experience even further before you graduate **Careers and opportunities** The communication, research, writing and critical thinking skills you learn on this media degree will be valuable to employers in any industry. Previous media studies graduates have gone on to work in areas such as: - media research - public relations and marketing - journalism - publishing - new media development You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level or set up a business with help and support from the University. Some of our media studies alumni have gone on to work for big names such as the BBC, Warner Bros and Universal Pictures International. Job roles our graduates have taken on include: - production manager - sound and vision engineer - film/video producer - advertising journalist - assistant publicist - PR and communications officer When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.

Year 1 Core modules in this year include: - Critical Reviews and Features - Film, Genre and Adaptation - Introduction to Media Studies - Media and the Image - Researching the Media - Understanding Film Production There are no optional modules in this year. Year 2 Core modules in this year include: - Gender and the Media - Propaganda - Screen Media Optional modules in this year currently include: - CCI Placement Plus - CCI Self Employed Placement - Full Year - CCI Work Placement - Full Year - Engaged Citizenship through Interdisciplinary Practice - Film, Media and Communication Study Abroad - Full Year - Film, Media and Communication Study Abroad - Half Year - Media Networks: Exploring Digital Culture - Media, Culture and National Identity - Production: Camera and Editing - Production: Short Filmmaking - Professional Experience - Researching Genre - Social Issues in the Media - Sport and the Media - Student Enterprise - Transmedia Narratives and Strategies Placement year (optional) On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year. Year 3 Optional modules in this year currently include: - Cultures of Consumption - Film and Media Dissertation - Media Fan Cultures - News, War and Peace - Practical Video Project - Representing Science in the Media - Researching Animation - Studying Comedy - TV Talk Shows We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

You’ll be assessed through: - essays - presentations - scripts - video productions - programme proposal/pitch - reviews and features - reports/magazine features - examinations - dissertation/project You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. The way you’re assessed may depend on the modules you select. As a guide, students on this course last year were typically assessed as follows: - Year 1 students: 20% by practical exams and 80% by coursework - Year 2 students: 12% by practical exams and 88% by coursework - Year 3 students: 13% by practical exams and 87% by coursework

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: P300

Institution code: P80

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The following entry points are available for this course:

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Year 3

We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	16200.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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