Course Summary

What is the social and cultural impact of media communications in today’s world? How do communication and information media actually work and what are their importance to our society? This course enjoys a very close relationship with sociology at Brunel and combines the theoretical elements of sociology with the practical elements of media studies. You’ll focus on all aspects of society: its personal, social and cultural dimensions. Studying communications and media at Brunel is not just limited to the classroom. You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your mind by going on field trips and joining film sessions, where you’ll learn about cameras lighting and editing. You’ll be able to attend optional company visits, for example IMG studios, where you’ll receive a tour of the studios. On this course you’ll have the chance to make your own films in groups. You’ll develop your skills in our media services suite which has industry-standard facilities. You’ll be taught about the software Final Cut Pro and how to use different types of Canon cameras. You’ll experiment with different lighting styles and practise sound editing techniques. This practical work will equip you with the skills you’ll need for a media related career or for working in the field of production. If you choose to go on a placement, you’ll benefit form Brunel’s contacts and location. Examples of recent student placements have been in advertising, digital marketing and public relations in organisations such as Cartoon Network, IMG Media, Sweet Images and the Walt Disney Company.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Key Ideas in Media Media Production 1: Non-fiction Making Sense of Culture and Society (Issues I) Researching Culture & Society (Methods I) Becoming an Independent Learner: Culture & Society (Skills I) Me, You or Us? Analysing Identity & Power (Issues II) Exploring Identity & Power (Methods II) Becoming a Critical Scholar: Identity & Power (Skills II) Year 2 Core Modules Research in Practice Global Communication Media Production II: Fiction Social Media and Networked Culture Optional Modules Visual Cultures Creative Industries, Fashion and Culture Apocalypse! Crisis and Society Bodies and Society Year 3 Core Modules Communication and Media Studies Dissertation Optional Comedy, the Media and Society Changing Audiences Racism, Identity and Difference Beyond Human Global Cities: Spaces and Culture Gender Sexuality and Feminism Please visit our website for further details about degree content: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/communication-and-media-studies

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: PP93

Institution code: B84

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

in any subject and an A level at grade B

in any subject and an A level at grade B

in any subject

in any subject

in any subject with A levels grade BC

in any subject with A levels grade BC


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Test with no less than 55% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT) 92.0 with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
PTE Academic 58.0 with a minimum of 51 in all subscores

Brunel University London - English Language Requirements

https://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 59%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

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
International 17875.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Kingston Lane
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Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

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