Digital Media and Communications at Teesside University, Middlesbrough - UCAS

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Course summary

If you are a graduate aiming for a career in public relations, this is the course for you. The public relations and media industries are constantly changing. To stay ahead of the game you must develop up-to-date multimedia communications skills and knowledge. This course explores the changing nature of the communications landscape in the 21st century and develops your professional skills and experience. It also gives graduates the freedom to develop up-to-date skills and specialisations for the global digital communications industry. Working with an academic team, which includes professional journalists, digital content producers and public relation's professionals; you are supported to develop your craft in the latest storytelling techniques to forge a successful career in digital media. You also work with research active staff to develop reflective awareness of contemporary issues in the communications field and develop your academic skills and writing. This course is primarily taught in Teesside's purpose built digital working-environments, developing skills in creating meaningful content, which attracts an audience. This course attracts graduates from all over the world and students are offered the opportunity to build a portfolio of work that translates globally. A qualification and experience in public relations opens up a vast range of opportunities in all areas of the media and communications industries. Graduates have forged successful careers internationally, including China, Malaysia, Nigeria and the Middle East. This course has also attracted those currently working in the media industry or looking to translate their experiences working in other countries to the UK jobs market. Visit Teesside University’s website to apply to start in September or January. You may wish to study our two year advanced practice route which enhances your qualification by adding a vocational or research-based internship.

Modules

Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

Assessment method

Traditional lectures and seminars are employed, particularly around those subjects requiring a detailed, factual knowledge base. We see it as an essential component of the programme that you engage in reflective practice which informs your future personal development. Assessment methods range from practical production tasks to traditional essay assignments. You produce a professional-level multimedia public relations campaign addressing a range of styles, genres, platforms and audiences. You produce an essay on a topic related to public relations theory and a formal business report on a new media application in an organisational context. You write an academic essay which helps provide a broader context for the practical work undertaken for your Final Project. For your Final Project, you research, analyse and implement a promotional multimedia campaign for a real-life business client.


Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have a 2.2 honours degree (or above) in a subject related to the field of study. You are evaluated on an individual basis and the level of your achievement, experience and suitability for the degree is properly assessed. Non-UK students must also meet the University's minimum English language requirements.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6695* Year 1
Northern Ireland £6695* Year 1
Scotland £6695* Year 1
Wales £6695* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £6695* Year 1
EU £14000* Year 1
International £14000* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Additional fee information

Visit Teesside University’s website for information on fees, funding and scholarships.
Digital Media and Communications at Teesside University, Middlesbrough - UCAS