Course overview

Media Studies explores the media in national and international contexts, and prepares you to enter the global employment market and to have a significant influence on it.

This course offers you the opportunity to explore many different aspects of the media in a department that has a thriving and internationally recognised research culture. Moreover, the 2011 National Student Survey gave the programme excellent scores in student satisfaction especially for the quality of our teaching.

The course includes both theoretical and practical modules. Theoretical study addresses a range of media institutions, practices, users and audiences, and examines issues such as the construction of visual and textual language and the relationship between media and power.

On a practical level, you will develop skills in media research methods, writing, digital media, multimedia, publishing, radio and video production. Access to our excellent facilities ensures that the skills you take away from this course will be well-aligned with the requirements of professional practice.

Module guide

Assessment

You will be assessed via portfolio, seminars, essays and practical submissions.

Facilities

A 21st century dedicated Media and Journalism Centre located in the centre of Peterborough, equipped with industry standard software, editing equipment, television and radio studios.

Special features

You will have the opportunity to work on a range of media products, including the student magazine, soon-to-be launched website and IPTV as well as the opportunity to work on commissioned briefs.

A 21st century dedicated Media and Journalism Centre located in the centre of Peterborough, equipped with industry-standard software, editing equipment, television and radio studios.

Links with industry and professional recognition

The department continues to liaise with local and national companies to support students seeking work placements within media. Previous students have worked with the BBC, Vivacity, Heritage Lottery Fund, Citizens Advice Bureau and Peterborough Showground.

Associated careers

On successful completion of this course you should be able to seek work in a variety of media-related areas such as broadcast, print, production, radio, video and film.

Entry requirements listed are for September 2013 entry. Entry requirements for other intakes may differ.

Entry Requirements

160 UCAS tariff points.
A levels required; 2 A levels in related subjects.
BTEC/Access required; A BTEC National or a full Access Certificate in a related subject
GCSEs required; 3 GCSEs at grade C or above in English, Maths and Science.

Please note AS levels are acceptable only when combined with other qualifications.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

We welcome applications from International and EU students. Please select one of the links below for English language and country-specific entry requirement information.

• International students
• EU students
• English language requirements