Programme Specification for Media Studies (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Docklands
Why Study Media Studies as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
The media – print and broadcasting, cinema, the photographic arts and new-media technologies such as the worldwide web – are central to the meaning and making of modern life. Media Studies at UEL analyses key media matters in distinctive ways: the effects of media in relation to questions of racial, gendered, socioeconomic and national identity, the impact and ethics of advertising and public relations, news and journalism, the histories, politics and aesthetics of the internet, popular music and television genres and the unique features of film narrative.
Media Studies programmes at UEL are known for their innovative, interdisciplinary 'cultural studies' approaches. This means that you are encouraged to draw from a rich resource of critical perspectives and techniques, including textual and historical analysis, political economy, literary theory, philosophy and psychoanalysis.
What will I study?
The Media Studies programme was one of the first to be taught in British universities and this distinctive theory/practice programme looks at the different forms of media, enabling you to gain an understanding of their character, content, social organisation and influence. You will also have the opportunity to make media using photography, video, radio, and digital media and undertake a work placement.
Which modules will I study?
Modules include:
Level 1
- Media Meanings
- Rise of the Mass Media
- Skills for Media, Communication, Interactive Media and Computer Games
- Media Production 1
- Media Production 2
- Choice from a range of optional modules.
Level 2
- Media, Culture and Identity
- Researching the Media
- Working in the Culture Industries
- Choice from a range of optional modules.
Level 3
- Thesis/Project
- Choice from a range of optional modules.
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Media Studies
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Media Studies?
As well as opportunities for employment in the media and creative industries, this programme offers you career opportunities in many other, related parts of the culture industries such as advertising, journalism, film and video. The skills you will gain will help you progress into careers in teaching, the caring professions, arts administration, event management, local government, politics, community arts, activism and advocacy, etc.
Our location means you are in close proximity to London’s many media and creative industries. The programme also offers opportunities for an overseas study exchange.
What can I combine with Media Studies?
Popular combinations include:
- Cultural Studies/Media Studies (LP63)
- Film Studies with Media Studies (P390)
- English Literature/Media Studies (PQ33 )
- Media Studies with English Literature (P3QJ)
- Media Studies with Film Studies (P391)
- Information Technology/Media Studies (GP53)
- Journalism studies/Media Studies (PP53)
- Media Studies with Journalism Studies (P3P5)
- Media Studies with Multimedia Design Technology (P3WF)
- Media Studies with Music Production and Culture (P3WH)
- Media Studies with Theatre Studies (P3WA)
- Media Studies with Business Management (P3N2)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE English grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Media Studies programmes available
For further information on the range of Media Studies programmes available at UEL, please visit the School Page http://www.uel.ac.uk/adi/
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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