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Media and Communication [with Foundation Year] BA (Hons)

Anglia Ruskin University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Cambridge Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Explore media theory and practice from broadcast media to digital publishing, and graduate ready to work in today’s fast-moving industry with our BA (Hons) Media and Communication degree in Cambridge.

On our Media and Communication degree you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of our data-driven society and contemporary media environment. You’ll explore issues such as digital media theory, identity and representation, politics and popular culture. You’ll learn to analyse and debate the latest theories and discover the impact of media on all our lives such as the role of ‘Fake News’ and the ethical responsibility of journalism in a 'post-truth' age.Working in our specialist facilities, you’ll also get hands-on and engage with media production including documentary filmmaking, photography, and digital publishing; creating apps, podcasts or new online platforms.Choose to study abroad for one semester and get funding to cover the cost, and hone your skills through work placements.As a BA (Hons) Media and Communication student at ARU, you’ll be able to focus on particular areas of interest, such as social media, TV, music, journalism, popular or subculture. You’ll also have the opportunity to carry out a work placement, or produce a commissioned product, in the area of your choice as you prepare for a career in media-related roles, including film, TV, photography and social media, broadcasting, production, post-production, digital content creation and journalism.On all of our modules, you will work with industry-standard equipment and software, including Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects.The impact of our Communication, Cultural & Media Studies research achieved 'world-leading' in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.


Industry-standard facilities

As part of your studies at ARU, you’ll have access to all of our creative industries facilities including:- Film studio with overhead lighting, tracks, dollies and green screen- Multi-camera television studio with modular set panels and modern set dressing- Full range of location kit from 4K digital cameras, professional lighting, to Steadicam- Sound-recording equipment for location filming- Editing suites with Da Vinci Resolve and the full Adobe Creative Cloud software suite- Finishing suite with audio monitoring and grading panels- Aaton Cameras and Steenbeck editors for 16mm film production- Motion capture equipment


Careers

You’ll graduate from our BA (Hons) Media and Communication ready for many media-related roles, including broadcasting, film, photography or television production, media consultancy, journalism, public relations and advertising. You’ll also pick up skills for other professions that require an understanding of the media, including web design and publishing.Our links with local and national organisations will help you make contacts and find work placements in the industry. These placements could form part of your assessed work and, for many previous students, have led directly to employment.We also offer dedicated employability support throughout your time here.Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters degree, such as MA Film and Television Production. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.


Employability and personal career development

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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University information

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Anglia Ruskin University

  • University League Table

    121st

  • Campus address

    Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PT, England

Vibrant and bustling city campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough – all with close transport links to London.
A friendly and welcoming community of students and staff from around the globe.
A range of international scholarships available.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    79th out of 91 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    102 49%

    89th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    52.0 52%

    82nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    53rd

    25

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