BA (Hons) Media and Communication

Program Overview

The University of Winchester's BA (Hons) Media and Communication program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of media industries, trends, and global impact. Through employability-led opportunities, students develop professional skills and creative practices, preparing them for careers in various media and communication fields. The program emphasizes critical thinking, communication skills, and practical experience, ensuring graduates are well-rounded and competitive in the job market.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Focuses on developing a strong understanding of media industries, trends, and global media impact.

• Offers employability-led opportunities to develop professional skills and creative practices.

• Program utilizes fully-equipped multimedia facilities and strong links with the professional world.

• Aims to shape confident learners by enabling them to develop critical thinking and communication skills.

• Graduates are equipped with flexible skills and knowledge for a competitive job market.

Outline:

• Year 1: Introduces key concepts of media and communication, production skills, and media convergence.
• Year 2: Focuses on research methodologies, critical analysis, and real-world experience.
• Year 3: Allows students to tailor their final project and gain further practical experience.

Assessment:

• Utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including essays, presentations, exams, and practical performances.
• Offers alternative assignments for students with disabilities to ensure equal opportunity to achieve learning outcomes.
• Provides timely feedback on academic progress and achievement.

Teaching:

• Emphasizes collaborative learning through lectures, seminars, and independent study.
• Encourages students to develop critical thinking and communication skills.
• Utilizes innovative teaching strategies, including real-world project briefs and traditional approaches.

Careers:

• Prepares students for careers in academic research, journalism, media management, social media, public relations, fashion, advertising, communications, HR, education, and public service.
• Boasts a high graduate employment rate in the field or further study.

Other:

• The program provides optional sandwich year opportunities for further experience.
• Students receive a printing allowance of £5 per academic year.
• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required for certain placements.
• The University offers scholarships and bursaries to support students financially.
• Students are pre-approved to start a Masters degree at Winchester after completing their Bachelor Honours degree.

Additional Notes:

• Module descriptions and specific details may vary from year to year.

UK / Channel Islands /Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland International Year 1 £9,250 £16,700 Year 2 £9,250 £16,700 Year 3 £9,250 £16,700 Total £27,750 £50,100 Optional Sandwich Year £1,850 £3,340 Total with Sandwich Year £29,600 £53,440