Mass Communication BA Hons with placement

at Northumbria University

This course has an excellent academic support system provided by knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff, who have a shared passion for their profession and the course.

 

Our tutors are leading experts in the fields of media, cultural studies and mass communications. Our staff bring a wealth of research experience to the course, with specialiams in digital technology, philosophy, contemporary cinema, popular culture, and audience research. Their research is underpinned by successful collaborative partnerships with external organisations such as the BBC and a number of international film festivals. 

 

Our experienced academic staff will engage you in a range of stimulating, contemporary debates that explore the global influence of the mass communication industries and the factors that drive changes in media industries. Our tutors are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, and delievering an outstanding student experience.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

• MI4019 -Personal and Professional Practice (Core,20 Credits)
• MP4015 -Approaches to Media and Culture (Core,40 Credits)
• MP4016 -Writing for Digital (Core,20 Credits)
• MP4017 -Key Debates in Media History (Core,20 Credits)
• MP4018 -Media and Morality (Core,20 Credits)
• YA5001 -Academic Language Skills for Arts (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Year two

 

• MP5017 -Media Cultures (Core,20 Credits)
• MP5019 -Researching Audiences (Core,20 Credits)
• MP5021 -Media Methodologies (Core,20 Credits)
• MP5022 -Cultural Identities on Screen (Core,20 Credits)
• MP5023 -Media Industries (Core,20 Credits)
• MP5024 -Media Events (Core,20 Credits)
• YA5001 -Academic Language Skills for Arts (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Year three

 

• AD5001 -Arts Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• AD5002 -Arts Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• AT5004 -Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
• AT5007 -Year in International Multidisciplinary Innovation (4 modules studied in Amsterdam (Semester 1) & Newcastle (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)

Year four

 

• MP6006 -Media Dissertation (Core,40 Credits)
• MP6021 -Mass Communication Case Study (Core,20 Credits)
• MP6029 -Cinema and Society (Core,20 Credits)
• MP6037 -Sport, Media and Society (Core,20 Credits)
• MP6038 -Digital Media and Society (Core,20 Credits)
• YA5001 -Academic Language Skills for Arts (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

 

Standard Entry

 

120 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

On graduating you will have the knowledge and skills required for employment in a wide range of media-related professions, including careers in the creative and cultural industries, marketing, journalism, management, public relations and press offices.

 

This course is designed to instil key transferable skills that you will draw upon in your future career, including communication skills, literacy skills, and the ability to work in teams.

 

Graduates from this course are currently employed by high profile companies such as BBC Digital, Wolff Olins, Framestore and Nexus.