Media and Communications with Foundation BA (Hons)

This course examines the powerful influence media and communications have socially, culturally and politically – a constantly evolving and hugely relevant topic.<br/><br/>You’ll gain a solid grounding in media history, theory and development, while examining current trends and debates, discovering new analysis techniques and research methods, and exploring media law and regulatory issues in relation to new and established media.<br/><br/>Creative workshops will teach you how to produce industry-standard communications, journalism, video, photography, and social and digital media, as well as content for new and emerging platforms – so youre able to tell stories, evaluate changes, critically reflect on the roles of consumers and creators and collaborate on a variety of media projects.<br/><br/>London is one of the world’s greatest media cities. Your studies will be enhanced by field trips, masterclasses and guest lectures from industry experts, providing valuable insights and connections.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate as a multi-skilled media professional, with a broad foundation as well as highly specialist skills, able to work in a range of positions within this rapidly evolving industry.<br/><br/>Integrated Foundation option<br/>This integrated foundation year has been specially designed to give you the introductory knowledge and business skills needed to confidently progress to degree-level study. <br/><br/>The Foundation year is structured around both discipline knowledge with modules that introduce the transferable skills you will need at degree level and beyond. <br/><br/>Once you have successfully completed your foundation year, you will progress to any of our business, social sciences, humanities or media undergraduate courses. <br/><br/>You’ll gain a solid grounding in management principles and business skills. Building upon this foundation, you’ll develop specialist knowledge in your chosen course.