Media, Culture and Communication

Description

Compared to some of our other media-related courses, this course has much more emphasis on theory. Core modules include ‘Media Studies’, ‘Cultural Theory’ and ‘Language and Power’.

In addition you will choose from a wide range of optional modules. Examples of theory-based modules include ‘Sexual Cultures’, ‘Popular TV Genres’ and ‘Black Popular Culture’.

Other optional modules are much more focused on practical skills or areas of particular interest. Examples include ‘Video Production’, ‘Print Journalism’ and ‘Screenwriting for TV and Film’.

The University is a very supportive environment and we encourage you to develop your own opinions and creativity.

During the course you will build up degree-level knowledge and skills of critical analysis and independent judgement. You will also develop expertise in academic research, particularly through writing a dissertation on a subject-relevant topic of your choice.

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

Detailed Course Facts

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

• English

Course Content

Year 1 (national level 4)

• Introduction to Media and Cultural Studies
• Language and Culture
• Introduction to Academic Research Skills

Optional modules:

• The Cultural Representations of Women
• Popular TV Genres
• Introduction to Film Analysis
• History of the Press
• History of the Cinema
• Language in Childhood 1
• Introduction to Cyberculture
• Introduction to Film Studies

Further optional modules:

• Motion Narratives
• Radio Production
• Live Radio Production
• Journalism
• Print Journalism
• The Television Studio
• Video Production
• History of Broadcasting
• Public Relations Practice
• Photography
• New Media Production

Year 2 (national level 5)

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

Optional modules:

• The Making of Popular Culture
• Power, Politics and the Media
• Media and Disability
• Researching Audiences
• Radio Studies
• Culture and Consumption
• Sexual Cultures
• Language and the Media
• Language in Childhood 2

Further optional modules:

• Media Law
• Reporting Public Affairs
• Feature Writing and Magazine Journalism
• Radio Journalism 1
• Print Journalism 1
• Video Production 1
• Radio Production 1
• Television Studio Operations 1
• Live Radio and Commercial Production
• New Media Production 1
• Website Production with Video
• TV Documentary Production
• Screenwriting for TV and Film
• Factual Research and Development for TV
• American Film and Society
• Film Theory and Criticism
• British Cinema to 1980
• An Introduction to Multimedia
• Documentary Photography
• Placement
• Public Relations Practice
• Public Relations Strategy

Final Year (national level 6)

• Dissertation & Research Methods (or) Media Project
• Media Studies 2

Optional modules:

• Cultural Theory and Popular Culture 2
• Science Fiction and Fantasy Television

Further optional modules:

• Cultural Studies Special Topic
• Film Studies Special Topic
• Popular Music: Histories, Theories, Performance
• Body, Media & Culture
• Film, Horror and the Body
• Hitchock
• Film & Feeling: Music, Performance, Genre
• Documentary Production 2
• Television Documentary Production 2
• Television Studio Operations 2
• Screenwriting for TV & Film 2
• Advanced Digital Post Production
• Advanced New Media Production for Interactive Multi Platform Content
• Digital Film Production 2
• Digital Fictional Film
• Moving Camera 2
• Radio Broadcasting
• Radio Drama
• Radio Documentary and Feature Production
• Media Project
• Practical Project – Video
• Media Ethics
• Advanced Public Relations
• Multi-Platform News
• Arts, Entertainments & Games 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.