BA Media & Communication with Year Abroad

at University of Leicester

Year 1

First year modules are designed to enable you to develop a sound understanding of key histories, concepts, technologies and phenomena relating to the theory and practice of media and communication. By the end of your first year you will have a good grasp of important aspects of the media from a theoretical and practical perspective.

 

Modules

• Introduction to Media and Communication
• Digital Storytelling
• Media Origins
• Introduction to Academic Skills
• Studying Media and Communication
• Global Media
• Creative Audiences

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year 2

In your second year, you will look at the production and reporting of news, the important democratic and political role of the mass media, the development of new media technologies, the study of work in the creative industries, and the varied dimensions of popular culture. At this point you will also begin to learn how to do your own media research, so you will also be introduced to research methods and approaches used for analysing media content, media organizations and media audiences. And what’s more, you will have the chance to get hands-on, practical experience of creating your own media products with our option module on documentary production.

 

Core modules

• Digital Media and Everyday Life
• The Production of News
• Professionalism and Employment in the Media
• Media and Communication Research in Practice
• Television Studies

Option modules
Choose one option module from:

• Political Communication
• Identity and Popular Culture
• Global Film Culture

Plus one option module from:

• Introduction to Filmmaking
• Working in the Creative Industries
• Journalism Studies

Option modules are subject to change.

 

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year Abroad (optional)

We’ll make sure you have everything you need for your future career: not just by awarding you a high quality degree, but also by helping you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to make your mark in the world as a Citizen of Change. One way you can do this is by opting to take a Year Abroad between Years 2 and 3 of your degree.

 

Studying abroad is not just for people who are interested in travelling and meeting new people. It is about acquiring life skills that are becoming increasingly significant for a wide range of jobs in our modern globalised society. Whether you go on to a career in the private, public or third sector - or plough your own furrow as an entrepreneur – you will find the experience invaluable.

 

Final Year

The third year is your chance to specialize in an area that interests you the most. You choose what to study from a wide range of option modules. The only core module is the 8-10,000 word dissertation which focuses on an area of Media and Communications that particularly interests you.

 

Core module

• Dissertation

Option modules
Choose two option modules from:

• Environmental Communication
• Global Cultures
• The Media on Film
• Media, Celebrity and Fan Culture
• Media and The Body
• Reporting Panics
• Media, Rights and Responsibilities

Plus two option modules from:

• Media and Gender
• Music as Communication
• Online Journalism: Theory and Practice
• Community Radio in Practice
• Writing for PR
• Advertising and Consumer Culture

Option modules are subject to change.

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

• A/AS-levels: ABB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-Level
• EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction
• International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points overall.
• BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDM

 

Selection Process
When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous exam results.

 

Applicants are not normally interviewed. If you receive an offer you will be invited to visit the department.

 

English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

 

International Qualifications
Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.

UK Students

Starting in 2022

• £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years
• Year Abroad: your fee will be £1,250 for that year

If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

International Students

Starting in 2022

• £17,500 per year
• Year Abroad: £4,375, which is 25% of the full-time tuition fee

You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).

We run employability and media production modules as part of our curriculum – e.g. Working in the Creative Industries, Professionalism and Employment in the Media, The Production of News, Introduction to Filmmaking, Community Radio in Practice.

 

Our students are encouraged to get involved in the student-run media on campus, including Galaxy - our student magazine, LUST - our student TV station, and LUSH Radio - our student radio station.

 

We organise external speaker events, industry visit days, career development training and other initiatives in collaboration with local and national media organisations, giving you valuable insights into the professional media world.

 

In addition, our departmental Careers Tutor can support and advise you on careers matters throughout your time with us.