Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Media and Communications (Coventry University)
Course Information
Description
This media and communications degree encourage students to think and work critically and creatively within a wide range of contemporary media and cultural practices.
Students will be exposed to relevant media theory, build skills in media production and automatically become members of the Student Chapter of Institute of Public Relations of Singapore (IPRS). Student members get to experience industry visits and IPRS hosted events on an annual basis.
Students will be touching on the key areas of: screen, new and digital media, global and international contexts of media and culture, creative industries, media history and theory, media and cultural research, and media and cultural production.
Course Highlights
Double Skillsets
Learn skills and knowledge across two subject areas.
Direct Entry to Academic Year 2
Stand to enjoy module exemptions and possible completion of a UK Honours degree in 16 months with a relevant polytechnic or private diploma qualification.
Practical lessons
Work with Radio and TV equipments at our studios.
Learn From Industry Practitioners
Gain professional insights from our experienced lecturers.
Entry Requirements
Local Qualifications
Entry via Year 1
- Three GCE A-Level subjects which must include a business-related subject such as Business, Economics, Mathematics or similar; or equivalent.
Entry via Year 2
- Polytechnic Diploma in Communications, Media or similar; or
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Communications, Media pathway programmes or equivalent, awarded by a recognised private education institution.
Note: Successful completion of the following PSB Academy’s Diploma programmes may be eligible for direct entry into Year 2.
- Diploma in Graphic Design and Media
- Diploma in Media and Communications
Entry via Year 3
Applicants may be eligible for direct entry into Year 3 with a Polytechnic Diploma in a closely related discipline. Such applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with Coventry University link tutors.
Applicants with any other non-standard qualifications may apply but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by PSB Academy and Coventry University.
Minimum Age Requirement
- 16 years old
English Language Requirements (Language Proficiency)
Entry via Year 1 and 2
- English Language at GCE O-Level at grade C or above; or
- Successfully complete PSB Academy’s Certificate in English Proficiency Level 5; or
- IELTS score of 6.0 overall or equivalent.
Entry via Year 3
- IELTS score of 6.5 overall or equivalent
International Qualifications:
- See course webpage for more information
Career Opportunities
Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:
- Audio/Sound Design & Engineering
- Advertising, Public Relations & Corporate Communications
- Digital Film, Sound & Video Production
- Game Design & Development
- Multimedia & Digital Animation
- Screenwriting, Copywriting and Publications Services
- User Interface (UI) & User Experience (UX) Design
Modules
Academic Year 1
- Placing Popular Culture
- Understanding Media Configurations
- Academic Writing for Arts and Humanities
- Postdigital Regions: Space and Place
- Critical Media Methods
- Media, Culture and the Creative Industries
Academic Year 2
- Careers in the Media
- Public Relations and Social Media
- Planning for Professional Experience
- Thinking Media Configurations
- Postdigital Nations: Systems and Networks
- Academic Writing 2
Academic Year 3
- Engaging with Media Configurations
- Postdigital Worlds
- Dissertation
- Research Design
- Academic Writing 3
Modules Per Trimester
- 2 to 3
Modes of Assessment
- Assessment of this programme may include assignments, projects, and final examinations.
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