28Jun
UndergraduateDe Montfort University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The media and communication industry has a widespread influence on the world around us, and this degree course helps enable you to be a part of that revolution. By studying both the theory and practice of media and communications, this course can equip you with the skills and insights required to be successful in the media environment. This can enable you to progress into diverse careers in sectors such as PR, journalism, marketing, entertainment, international relations, politics and education. A modern focus in the teaching of this course enables students to adapt to changes and developments in industry and proficiently use the most up-to-date technology. Key features: Designed with your employability in mind, this course includes modules focusing on media industries, digital cultures and new media. Select a route through this degree in Creative Writing, Drama, English Literature, Film Studies, History or Journalism. These carefully chosen routes will complement and enrich your understanding of your main subject, alongside broadening your skillset to give you a wider range of career paths upon graduation. Access a range of multimillion-pound facilities, including editing suites, TV studios, radio studios, dark rooms, blue and green screen studios and video production laboratories. Benefit from our close links with local media partners including BBC Radio Leicester, Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, and community media organisations. Gain valuable international experience as part of your studies with our DMU Global programme. Previous Media and Communication students have immersed themselves in Hollywood’s fan culture, learned about Berlin’s fascinating media history and explored TV archives in New York. Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.
Modules
Year one Block 1: Media: Identities and Representations Block 2: Media Industries Block 3: Media, Culture and Society OR you can select to study one route from the list below: Film Studies: Disney, Warner Bros and the Film Studio Journalism: Understanding Journalism Creative Writing: Writers Salon English Literature: Introduction to Drama: Shakespeare History: Global Cities Drama: Shifting Stages Block 4: New Media: Website Design and Coding Year two Block 1: Digital Cultures Block 2: Streaming Cultures OR New Media: Creative Project Block 3: Global Subcultures and Music OR Public Relations and Strategic Communication OR continue with the route selected in the first year: Film Studies: Screen Archives Journalism: Beyond News Creative Writing: Story Craft English Literature: Digital Humanities History: Humans and the Natural World Drama: Theatre Revolutions Block 4: Researching Media and Communication Year three Block 1: Global Communications and Strategic Advertising Management OR Media Discourse: Global Events Block 2: Writing for the Screen OR Paranormal Media Block 3: Sport and the Media OR Gender and TV Fictions OR continue with the study route selected in the first and second year: Film Studies: British Cinema Journalism: Music, Film and Entertainment Journalism Creative Writing: Creative Misbehaviour English Literature: World Englishes History: The World on Display Drama: Performance, Identity and Society Block 4: Dissertation Routes: You can select to study a route in Block 3 during your first year. When selecting a module for Block 3 in your second year you can opt to remain on your chosen route or return to Media and Communication. If you choose to remain with the route, it must be continued in your third year.
Assessment method
Teaching On this course, you will benefit from Education 2030 - DMU’s new way of delivering courses. Through block teaching, you will focus on one subject at a time instead of several at once. Students are taught via a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, screenings, independent study and tutorials. Assessment Students are assessed via different methods including essays, reports, blogs, portfolios of practical and critical work, seminar presentations (individual and group), dissertation, and reflective journals. You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments - rather than lots of exams at the end of the year - and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging.
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 - 104 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
T Level - M
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 | £16250 | Year 1 |
| International | £16250 | 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
*subject to the government, as is expected, passing legislation to formalise the increase
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH