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.
You’ll also be able to take your learning outside the classroom – on field trips and company visits. Previous students have toured the IMG studious right here in Uxbridge.
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.
This is a four year course with a one year placement.
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
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
PP94
Institution code:
B84
Campus Name:
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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
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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
