This joint degree focuses on media and communication, which are central to the way our society functions. It examines key media, communication and cultural institutions. A broad range of elective modules – linked to the research expertise of our academic staff – let you tailor the degree to your interests. Modules currently include topics spanning publishing, new media, law, celebrity, global media and sport. You will develop strong critical thinking skills and analytical ability, allowing you to engage in social policy debates. You will also develop data literacy and quantitative skills, which appeal to a broad range of employers. - Develop highly sought-after data literacy and quantitative skills, thanks to our strong links with City’s Q-Step Centre - Opt onto a Q-Step quantitative methods pathway: benefit from a heightened focus on data skills, a workplace Data Placement in Year 2, and an optional international work placement - Boost your employability with an optional placement year - Take advantage of excellent media internship opportunities thanks to our central London location.  

In year 1 you will develop your sociological imagination with core modules covering sociology, media and society. Begin learning core research and data techniques to underpin your future studies. Core modules include: - Media History and Society - Contemporary Issues in Media and Communication - Classical Social Theory - Sociology in Action - Researching Society: Qualitative Methods - Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics - Producing Social Data - Academic and Professional Practice In year 2 you will deepen your understanding of news and new media. Continue to study social theory, whilst learn about gender and race. Choose elective modules from a wide choice. Core modules include: - New Media Challenges - News and Society - Creative Technologies Project - Social Action Project - Understanding Social Change - Contemporary Social Theory - Quantitative Analysis of Social Research Data OR Qualitative Analysis of Social Research Data Elective modules include (Pick 1): - Sociology of Race and Racism - Gender and Society Students wishing to study BSc Media Communications and Sociology with the quantitative methods option will be required to complete the following modules in year two, which for the quantitative methods option, are all core modules: Core modules include: - New Media Challenges - News and Society - Creative Technologies Project - Understanding Social Change - Contemporary Social Theory - Quantitative Analysis of Social Research Data - Quantitative Data Placement - Visualising Society In Year 3 you will complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice, showcasing your research and analytical skills. Tailor your studies to your interests with a further selection of elective modules. Core modules include: - Sociology Project - Global Media and Sport - Celebrity and Society - Political Communication (15 credits Elective modules include: - Digital cultures - Global Migration Process - Multivariate Analysis - Education, Skills and the Job Market - Poverty: What counts? - Crime, Culture and the City - Culture, Race, Difference - Interrogating Consumer Culture - Work and Workers - Criminal Justice in Crisis - Leisure, the Body and Deviance - Publishing in the Digital Age - Women and Writing

Assessment is primarily in the form of coursework (assessed essays, policy and research, group presentations and other assignments) unseen examinations and a final-year dissertation. The assessment weighting for year one is 10%, year two is 30% and year three is 60%.

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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: PL33

Institution code: C60

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Year 1

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Student satisfaction : 74%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 85%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
EU	16010.0	Year 1
International	16010.0	Year 1

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