Mass Communications

Description

On the practical side, modules include ‘News Journalism’, ‘Scriptwriting’ and ‘New Media’. To support your acquisition of skills, we run daily drop-in sessions at the David Puttnam Media Centre, staffed by a rota of professional journalists. 95% of our journalism students say that they have been able to access specialised equipment and facilities when they need to, according to the National Student Survey.

On the theory side, modules include ‘Media Studies’, ‘Cultural Theory and ‘Popular Culture’ and ‘Film Studies’. You will be taught by knowledgeable and enthusiastic tutors. 95% of our media studies students believe that staff are good at explaining things, according to the National Student Survey.

Our teaching is enriched by Sunderland’s cutting-edge research. We host the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies (CRMCS). In the latest Research Assessment Exercise, 65% of our research was rated ‘world leading’ or internationally excellent.

According to The Guardian University Guide 2012, Sunderland is in the top 25 universities in the UK for media studies.

Putting it all together, this course offers you a high quality preparation for sought-after careers in the media.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 8500 Year (EEA)
• GBP 9500 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

Year 1 (national level 4)

• Introduction to New Media: Theory and Practice
• Introduction to Media and Cultural Studies
• Introduction to Film Studies
• Introduction to Academic Research Skills

Optional modules (choose 50 credits from practice-based modules):

• Radio
• Television
• Video
• New Media
• Scriptwriting
• Public Relations
• Broadcast Journalism
• News Journalism
• Magazine Journalism

Year 2 (national level 5)

• Media Studies 1
• Cultural Theory and Popular Culture 1
• Academic Research Skills
• Cybercultures

Optional modules (choose 60 credits from practice-based modules):

• Radio
• Television
• Video
• New Media
• Scriptwriting
• Public Relations
• Broadcast Journalism
• News Journalism
• Magazine Journalism

Final Year (national level 6)

• Media Studies 2
• New Media, The Web, Society
• Dissertation

Optional modules (choose 50 credits from practice-based modules):

• Radio
• Television
• Video
• New Media
• Scriptwriting
• Public Relations
• Broadcast Journalism
• News Journalism
• Magazine Journalism

If you study this course on a part-time basis you will typically complete 40-80 credits in a year, rather than the 120 credits of full-time students. All modules are taught during the day time and you will be studying alongside full-time students.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example 1 x AVCE double award).

We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.

Other acceptable qualifications:

BTEC National: 260 points from a BTEC Certificate or Diploma.

Access Courses: We would require successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course that is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency. We would also require a minimum of grade C in GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or the equivalent as part of your course.

Scottish Highers: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Sunderland.

Funding

Scholarships on offer include cash bursaries, reduced tuition fees, free accommodation and free public transport.