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Media at University of Kent - UCAS

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University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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18Jan
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Course summary

Media As media expands, the world shrinks. Interconnectedness is more important than ever. On our BA Media course you'll examine how media in all forms - spoken and written words, television and music, drawing and animation - creates meaning and how media, across these mediums, can be used to broadcast a wide range of messages for different purposes. You'll develop analytical and practical skills and with access to our industry-standard resources, you can create work of your own either as part of your degree, or for yourself. You're taught by practitioners and researchers who contribute to contemporary debate through their publications and frequently appear on national news and television. This active involvement means our academics keep you in touch with a rapidly changing and expanding industry. This course is also available with a year of working or studying abroad. It's also possible to spend a year working in industry in the UK. Your future As a Media student at Kent, you'll benefit from creating in tailored facilities, accompanied by a dynamic and supportive arts community, where you work alongside your peers, academics and industry professionals. Everyone you meet from the day you join the course becomes part of your extended network. As a Media graduate, you’ll have worked on live projects and had the opportunity to go on internships and placements, giving you the experience to realise your ambitions. You'll also have studied media ethics, so when you bring your innovative ideas to workplaces, they're underpinned not just by your creativity but also by wider considerations. The creative, communication and critical thinking skills you develop at Kent prepare you for a role in media specifically, with opportunities to jump into any form of media you want to make a difference in. But with media constantly expanding and the definition of media always broadening, we also ensure your skills are adaptable. Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Modules

The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations. Stage 1: In your first year, you cover media and meaning, media identity and diversity, media power and/or making media (i.e. a practical introduction to media content creation). This gives you a solid grounding in the subject and introduces you to some of the most pressing issues in contemporary media culture and the creative industries. Compulsory modules currently include the following: Film and Media Practice #1; Introduction to Cultural and Creative Industries; Promotional Media; Media, Politics & Identity; Media and Meaning; Film and Media Practice #2. Stage 2: The second year of your degree builds on the first. You take a module on media ethics and choose from a huge range of modules, covering everything from podcasting, gender and digital culture, social media, digital storytelling, to photography and arts criticism, screenwriting and curating. You can also study modules from other subjects, such as film, drama and theatre, art history, literature, history, philosophy, politics and sociology. Compulsory modules currently include the following: Advanced Making Media; Media and Social Change; Media, Ethics & Social Justice. Optional modules may include the following: Screenwriting; Documentary Filmmaking; Costume and Fashion; Disability and the Arts; Psychology of the Arts; Cinematography; Sound, Music and Cinema; Podcasting; Social Media and Digital Platforms; Video Gaming: Play and Players; Film Genre. Stage 3: The final year of your degree allows you to deepen your knowledge and explore your creativity. You take a module on media industry and innovation, choose from a wide range of modules and have the chance to complete an independent project, this could be a dissertation or a piece of media you have created. You will also have the chance to take an internship as part of your modules and be assessed on your work in industry as part of your degree. Compulsory modules currently include the following: Independent Industry Project. Optional modules may include the following: Arts Internship; Film & TV Adaptation; Film Criticism; Film Marketing and Distribution; Factual Entertainment; Fans and Fandom; Media, Gender and Sexuality; Stars and Celebrity Culture.

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

Course code:
W999
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.

International applicants

For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance. Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

All fees for 2025/26 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.

Sponsorship information

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Media at University of Kent - UCAS