Faculty of Business and Society - Cardiff - University of South Wales

Bachelor Media, Culture and Journalism - Grado en Comunicación, Cultura y Periodismo

Faculty of Business and Society - Cardiff - University of South Wales
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Presentación

Your studies will include key themes in media, culture and journalism, and there is plenty of opportunity to engage in discussions and workshops. Although emphasis is on theoretical engagement with the media, you have a chance to develop your practical skills in specific areas. Thanks to this mix, graduates have in-depth subject knowledge and strong analytical skills that are valued in the media.

We were one of the first Universities in the UK to teach courses in this area and your studies here will benefit from this well-respected tradition. Staff teaching practical modules have extensive experience in the media, and those on our theory – based modules are world-leading researchers in their field.

Requisitos

Titulo de Bachillerato or the Selectividad with an average mark of 6.
Curso de Orientación Universitaria (COU) with an average mark of 6.
Técnico Especialista (Formación Profesional – segundo grado).
Ingeniero Técnico (from Escuela de Ingeniero Técnico).
Diplomado / Diplomatura.
English language qualifications:

GCSE pass in English at Grade C or above
IELTS with an average overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT minimum score for Undergraduate of 80 IBT
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): exams taken from January 2015 – overall score of 169 with at least 162 in each component ; exams taken before January 2015 – Grade C and no less than borderline in each skill
Trinity College English Language qualifications: ISE II Distinction or ISE III Pass for undergraduate courses
City and Guild’s IESOL/ISESOL tests, in some cases, we may also be able to accept the communicator level (B2)
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with a minimum of 51 points in each element for the majority of undergraduate programmes
Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements, we run a number of courses to prepare you for academic studies

Programa

In the first year, key themes in media, culture and journalism are introduced through detailed study of the practices and theory of newspapers, cinema, television, the internet, popular music and other media forms. You will engage in discussions and workshops, and have the option of including a media production module that puts theory into practice.

In the second year, you will explore in depth the relationship between media and audiences, the power of media institutions, the reach of international media and the nature of media cultures. Specialist training in media research skills is available and you can take a media production module.

You will complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice in your final year and choose modules that reflect the interests and expertise you have developed. Specialist modules (subject to availability) include Music in the Digital Age, Masculinities, Media and Business, Media and Culture in Wales and Press Relations.

The following modules are attached to this award:

Year One

Understanding Creative & Cultural Industries
Journalism Practice 1
Introduction to Media Theory
Comparative Media Histories
Contemporary Popular Television
Musical Cultures
Audio Culture (Radio Production)
Journalism Studies
Year Two

Media Audiences & Fandom
Researching Media, Culture & Communication
Digital Media & Society
Journalism & Society
Consumer Cultures
Broadcast Journalism
Social Media for Broadcasting and Journalism
Contemporary Musical Cultures
Work Experience
Year Three

Media & Culture in Wales
Dissertation
Music in the Digital Age
International Media
Masculinities, Media and Culture
Media Business
Professional Practice in the Creative Industries
Learning and teaching methods
You will learn through lectures, seminars and workshops, with additional support materials online. This is primarily a theoretical course, though there are integrated practical elements. You will be expected to spend time reading and researching to develop your subject knowledge. A number of group projects give you the chance to develop and display your team-working skills.

“The best thing about the Media, Culture and Journalism course is that it provides a solid foundation in theoretical learning and research skills, whilst allowing me to explore media practice through my optional modules.”
Alexander Fagan, BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Journalism Graduate

Salidas profesionales

Graduates from this course are sought-after in the job market because they have in-depth subject knowledge and strong analytical skills that are valued in the media industries, public relations, education, marketing and events, management and the heritage, tourism and leisure sectors.

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