4Dec
UndergraduateSheffield Hallam University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information Course summary
- Analyse the social, cultural, and political impact of media, communication and cultural productions and industries on a variety of audiences.
- Use industry-standard tools to produce creative media content for local, national and global audiences.
- Apply your knowledge to professional contexts and scenarios including working with real clients and employers.
- Benefit from a year long work placement opportunity, setting you apart from the crowd, boosting your employability.
- Learn from and supported by industrial and academic experts among our teaching staff, who possess excellent pedagogic skills in the practice and research of fields within Media and Communication.
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Tutorials
- Live projects
- Virtual learning environment/resources
- Self-directed learning
- access to specialist support services to help with your personal, academic and career development.
- access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars, and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments.
- industry-specific employability activities such as live projects, learning in simulated environments and networking opportunities.
Modules
The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on our website. Year 1 Compulsory modules: Creative Media Fundamentals Key Developments In Media And Communications Media Industries 1 User Experience Design (Ux) Year 2: Compulsory modules Identities, Representations And Politics 1 Identities, Representations And Politics 2 Screen Storytelling Working In Cultural, Media And Creative Industries Elective modules: Study Abroad - Creative Industries Year 3: Optional modules Placement year Final year: Compulsory modules Digital Cultures And Technologies Independent Project In Culture And Media Media At The Margins Media Industries 2
Assessment method
Coursework and practicals.
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.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. |
Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17155 | Year 1 |
| International | £17155 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations.
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees:
https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
Provider information
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB