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Media and Communication BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Develop your multimedia skills through coursework and placements on this exciting programme. You’ll gain direct experience of producing content for online and broadcast formats.


The highlights

- Study a course created to keep up with the fast-paced media industry.- Develop your practical communications skills on the programme, meaning you'll quickly become an effective communicator across various multimedia channels.- Exciting new modules allowing you to study both theory and practice of media and communications, to prepare you for roles in the media sector.- Develop your multimedia skills through coursework and placements, you’ll gain direct experience of producing content for online and broadcast formats.- Learn from tutors that are highly experienced in the communications industry and well connected, having worked in online and broadcast roles for organisations like the BBC, ITV News, and other media outlets.- Hear the latest insights, get advice from the best in industry and build contacts.


Bringing industry to the classroom

The first year of your degree offers an introductory overview of key media and communications knowledge and skills - such as writing, podcasting and basic video production skills. In your second year, you'll choose to focus on PR skills, script writing or develop your audio skills further. In your final year, you'll have the opportunity to work on a long term project for a media organisation.The PR modules offer the opportunity for you to join our student-run communications agency, where you'll get real-life experience of working for real clients and help them solve their media and communication issues.


Outstanding facilities

You will be based at our Markeaton Street Campus, studying in classrooms, computer labs, radio studios and our TV studio. The facilities include three radio studios, a fully equipped television studio, video editing suites, Mac suites and access to Adobe Creative Suite. All of this means you’ll be confident using industry-standard technology, giving you an advantage when you're looking for a job.


Careers

This course develops the broad range of knowledge and skills you need to become a multimedia communications professional, adept in the production of content for multiple platforms and skills which can take you anywhere in the world. You will also be well-suited to roles in politics, content creation, marketing, communications/PR, social media, the wider creative industries, as well as law and public administration. In fact, the research and media communication skills you'll graduate with, are transferable to a huge variety of graduate level jobs.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

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The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,000 students from more than 100 countries, studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offers extraordinary support during their studies.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    65th out of 91 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    116 56%

    69th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    34th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    32nd

    9

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