**Overview**
Media shapes our lives, today more than ever before. It makes celebrity, fame and fortune. It’s also a force of persuasion and power—a place of information and misinformation. Your degree in Media Studies will help you to understand, interpret, and shape our complex world. Whether you are aiming for a career in the media and creative industries or not, this is a subject that will prepare you for the workplace of the twenty-first century. Whatever direction you choose in life, your studies will equip you with the knowledge, critical skills, technical insights, a...
**Overview**<br/><br/>Media shapes our lives, today more than ever before. It makes celebrity, fame and fortune. It’s also a force of persuasion and power—a place of information and misinformation. Your degree in Media Studies will help you to understand, interpret, and shape our complex world. Whether you are aiming for a career in the media and creative industries or not, this is a subject that will prepare you for the workplace of the twenty-first century. Whatever direction you choose in life, your studies will equip you with the knowledge, critical skills, technical insights, and experience you need to achieve your ambitions.<br/><br/>In your course, youll explore a range of media supported all the way by our friendly and approachable, world-leading scholars and creative practitioners. Youll also engage with important concepts, theories, and approaches within the discipline. Throughout, youll develop the skills involved in media production. This could be in film or TV production, podcasting, radio or other digital media forms. <br/><br/>Our dedicated resource for digital creativity, known as BLOC, offers state-of-the-art media technologies. This will support your learning and allow you to explore various media tools. Youll also will have the chance to gain real-world experience. Our internship scheme provides an opportunity to work and network with industry professionals. Previous students have interned at local media production companies as well as at the East Anglian Film Archive. <br/><br/>Across the degree, youll also develop many transferable skills. These include advanced research skills, effective communication, teamwork, leadership, and self-management. These will equip you for a wide range of career opportunities in the media industries and beyond. In the past, our graduates have gone on to success as film industry executives, producers, media managers, creative directors, or to work in film heritage, for example. We look forward to welcoming you into our media program and helping you achieve your goals in this dynamic and exciting field. <br/><br/>In Media Studies with a Placement Year, youll do a placement in Year 3, gaining real-world experience that connects your academic skills with employment while you gain new skills to complement your course. <br/><br/>**Disclaimer** <br/><br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P30P
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable. Access to HE DiplomaM:45 Access to Humanities and Social Sciences pathway. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme31 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Contextual Offer: DMM Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration. Scottish Advanced HigherC,C,C A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalPrincipal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us. A levelB,B,B Contextual Offer: BCC T LevelObtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Merit in the Occupational Specialism. Any subject is acceptable. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |