Our Media and Communications course will engage you in creative, collaborative and professional ways of thinking, researching and working. The degree emphasises studying the media and understanding the importance of creative communication skills in this exciting and dynamic sector. We live in a world where everyone joins in media debates and many people are content creators, but how do you differentiate yourself, and your professional skills, in this field? On this new course you’ll study media theory while gaining the creative, practical and collaborative skills you’ll need to establish a career in tomorrow’s global, digitally networked world. What media and communications knowledge and skills will you need for the many roles which require them in the fast-moving world of work? You will study theories of media and communications and debate the role of media in economics, politics and society. You will look at the role of publicity, propaganda and social campaigning, and you will learn about the artistic and creative digital work which shapes the societies we live in. You’ll also put this theoretical understanding into action – although this is not a dedicated production course, it does have a production strand that focuses on video, audio and online content creation. You will develop your writing, management and team skills needed to produce imaginative and creative work of a high standard. During your degree you will be meeting and learning from media professionals in the fields of media and communication. In addition, you will be working with carefully selected external clients on media and communication projects. The course is designed to build your creative, critical and research skills year on year, as well as your ability to put ideas into writing and practice. Creative Entrepreneurship is a vital part of Years Three and Four. You’ll learn skills and approaches that will enhance your business-sense and employability. Many of our students have gone on to create their own successful companies and we have an in-house Business Innovation Zone (BIZ) to help you get your enterprise up and running.

Year One Media and Communications Industries Studying Media and Communications Media Analysis Digital Content Creation Media Production: Skills and Techniques Media Production: Video Project Year Two Disruption in Media and Cultural Industries Popular Media Cultures Media Client Project Media Campaigning Media Production: Digital Storytelling Media Production: Online Journalism Year Three Media, Politics & Society Independent Research Project Persuasive Communication Creative Entrepreneurship: Media and Film plus two options Year Four Modernity on Screen Industry-based Learning Dissertation plus two options Year Three and Four options may include: Communicating in Organisational Settings Communication, Arts and Activism Experiential Learning Placement Film Festivals Global Journalism Photography and Visual Culture Photography Practice Playwriting/Playwriting 2 Political Communication Popular Music Radio and Audio Media Reputation Issues and Crisis Management Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Scotland on Screen Screenwriting International PR Student Initiated Module Television Drama The American West in Popular Culture The Video Essay Video Production The Only Way is Ethics The modules listed here are correct at time of posting (April 2021) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2022. Please check back here for any updates.

You will learn through lectures, seminars, individual work and group work. The assessment strategy uses a range of methods to support your academic and professional development. These include: essays, reports, presentations, online discussions/postings, exams, reflective diaries, e-portfolios and content production for different media such as video, photography, website, blogs, posts and tweets. Below you can read about Teaching and Learning Activities and Assessment Activities. We believe this will give you a good indication of what the course will be like, but the exact balance of activities may differ depending on the academic year and on the modules you choose. Teaching and learning activities Our Teaching and Learning Activities are focused on building your confidence, developing your problem-solving skills and preparing you for a successful career. Here you can read about how much time you should expect to spend undertaking these activities for this course along with a general description of the activity for all courses. Teaching You are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and in some cases practical workshops or laboratories. Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. Year One: 13% Year Two: 13% Year Three: 14% Year Four: 9% Independent Learning When not attending lectures, seminars, practicals or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the Learning Resource Centre, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations. You independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities, including the Learning Resource Centre and the Hub. Year One: 87% Year Two: 87% Year Three: 86% Year Four: 91% Placement Courses with placements give you the opportunity to put what you are learning into practice and to observe and work with a wide range of individuals and groups of people in diverse settings. Some courses offer placement opportunities in the UK and overseas. Year One: 0% Year Two: 0% Year Three: 0% Year Four: 0% Assessment Activities Assessment Activities provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject and receive feedback on your performance. Here you can read about how much of your final mark is based on each type of formal assessment for this course along with a general description of the activity for all courses. Exams Assessment by written examinations normally takes place at the end of each module or semester, but they may also happen during modules. Year One: 0% Year Two: 01% Year Three: 0% Year Four: 0% Coursework Coursework assessments take place in a variety of ways, including assignments, essays, reports, portfolios, project output and your level 4 Honours project. We aim to provide you with feedback on your assessment within 20 working days of the submission date. Year One: 68% Year Two: 48% Year Three: 100% Year Four: 89% Practical Practical assessments can include oral presentations, performance, practical skills assessment, costume design and construction, film making, lab work or clinical practical skills depending on the nature of the course. Year One: 32% Year Two: 42% Year Three: 0% Year Four: 11% NB This data is based on activity undertaken by students during academic year 2018/9. Updates will be made shortly.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: PP24

Institution code: Q25

Campus Name: Queen Margaret University

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Successful completion of your HNC Media Analysis and Production/Creative Industries: Communication & Media with a B in the graded unit can allow entry in to year 2. Successful completion of your HND Creative Industries: Communication & Media with grades CB in the graded units can allow entry in to year 3. We can consider applications to level 2 or 3 with suitable qualifications. Agreed articulation routes from Scottish HNC and HND programmes can be found here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/access-to-higher-education/college-leavers-and-mature-students/

We accept many different qualifications, but cannot list them all here. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information or advice if you are thinking of taking a course of study. We welcome applications from international and EU applicants and you can find information on specific entry requirements by country here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/information-for-your-country/. We also welcome applications from mature students, or people holding qualifications such as Access courses or OU modules. The Scottish Wider Access Partnership (SWAP) offers a range of local Access courses and those that are accepted for entry are listed here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/college-qualifications

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails

IELTS with an overall score equivalent to 6.0 and with no individual component less than 5.5.

QMU English Language Requirements

https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/

Student satisfaction : 78%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Scotland	1820.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	7000.0	Year 1
International	7000.0	Year 1

Students from England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland: full-time fees will be charged for the first three years of study. The fourth year is free.

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