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Communication & Media (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University - UCAS

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Course summary

Are you fascinated by global challenges, media coverage, social issues and marketing communication? Are you inspired to create social media content, multimedia journalism and promotion strategies? Then explore the exciting field of Communication & Media. Why study BA (Hons) Communication & Media?

  • You will develop a critical understanding of the role of communication & media in culture and society, ranging from journalism, advertising, public relations, and marketing to political discourse, the rise of social media and 'influencers', and efforts to increase awareness of social issues and global challenges.
  • Explore communication theories that can be applied across any media platform including cultural narratives and audience theories
  • Work on live briefs with local charities such as Volunteer Centre Dorset, The Pantry Partnership, GECCO – Early Years Childcare Environment and Dorset Road Safety
  • Work at prestigious companies across a range of industries as placement students and graduates – including Nintendo, Adobe, Mercedes, and Walt Disney
  • You will have opportunities to publish your creative, news and feature writing across our student platforms: Fresher Publishing and Nerve Media
  • You’ll be career-ready with 88% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023)

Modules

During the Foundation Year, you will study Academic & Professional Practice | Collaborative Communication Project | Media & Current Debates | Media Work As part of the first year of your degree, you will study: Adventures in Popular Culture | Introduction to Communication | Principles of Marketing & Marketing Communications | Introduction to Journalism: News & Features | Introduction to Storytelling | Media, Culture & Society

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Student Outcomes

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88%
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Fees and funding

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Additional fee information

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850. Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Communication & Media (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University - UCAS