Our brand-new Digital Media and Communications degree explores the many ways we talk to one another – face-to-face conversation, news and social media, cinema and theatre and beyond. This degree will prepare you for life beyond your studies in a variety of careers - in journalism, media, marketing, creative arts, advocacy and many more.
You will explore the key principles in digital cultures, media studies and professional communication through a range of exciting modules. This degree gives you a balance of classroom-based study and practical, hands-on learning, in our stat...
Our brand-new Digital Media and Communications degree explores the many ways we talk to one another – face-to-face conversation, news and social media, cinema and theatre and beyond. This degree will prepare you for life beyond your studies in a variety of careers - in journalism, media, marketing, creative arts, advocacy and many more.<br/><br/>You will explore the key principles in digital cultures, media studies and professional communication through a range of exciting modules. This degree gives you a balance of classroom-based study and practical, hands-on learning, in our state-of-the-art facilities, including language labs, studio spaces and editing suites. <br/><br/>You will choose from a diverse portfolio of modules, including:<br/><br/>creative writing<br/>filmmaking<br/>literature<br/>discourse analysis<br/>marketing<br/>social policy<br/>sustainability and environmental politics<br/>coding<br/>You will also gain key employability skills through work-based placements and employability focused modules.<br/><br/>You may also be interested in the BA English Literature with Digital Media and Communications programme. <br/><br/>**Why study this course?**<br/><br/>**Interdisciplinary learning from the experts** – draw on the unique specialisms of researchers and practitioners in the School of English, Drama and Creative Studies and blend theoretical learning with practice-led teaching in digital studies, new media and communication from an elite Russell Group institution.<br/><br/>**Personalise your degree** – with optional modules incorporated throughout all three years of your degree, you can develop your passions across Cultural Studies, English Language, English Literature, Creative Writing, Film Theory and Filmmaking and Drama.<br/><br/>**Get a head start in the graduate market** – take advantage of our work-based placements and employability focused modules and enter the workplace with the skills required to shape the digital and creative agendas of the future.<br/><br/>**Be supported** – whether it’s helping you improve your academic writing, organising student forums, hosting alumni networking events or facilitating wellbeing activities, be assured that Birmingham is committed to your development whilst at university and beyond. <br/><br/>**Live on a vibrant campus and play in an exciting city** – write for our University newspaper, present for our TV and radio stations or join one of our many writing, film and drama societies and put your study into practice. Then take your expertise out into the city and get involved in the numerous literature, film, drama and arts festivals and make use of Birmingham’s many cultural attractions, including its many theatres, the country’s oldest working cinema and Europe’s largest regional library. <br/><br/>**Top 15 in the Complete University Guide 2023**<br/><br/>**Top 75 in the world for Arts and Humanities (QS World Subject Rankings 2022)**
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
30/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P390
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelA,A,B At least one A-level in an essay-based subject is required. We welcome applications from candidates studying a range of Humanities and social Science subjects. Please contact us to discuss. UCAS TariffInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, at least one in an essay-based subject is required. We welcome applications from candidates studying a range of Humanities and social Science subjects. Please contact us to discuss Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalAccepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section) Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |