BA Media and Communication
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Design & Creative Practice. Students complete an Independent Research Project on a self-chosen topic under academic supervision. The course also includes work placements and access to the Northern Media Mentors scheme, which provides one-to-one industry advice and workshops.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Screen Storytelling
- Entertainment Empires
- Screening Identities
- Introduction to Documentary
- Critical Studies Project
- Researching the Creative Industries
- Public Service Media
- Networked Societies: Communication and culture in the Internet Age
- Post Television: Production Practice and Content Creation
- Escapist Entertainment
- Screen Performance and Stardom
- Filmmaking Techniques
- Short Film
- Collaborative Creative Project
- 3D Asset Design
- Film Music
- Building the Apocalypse
- Film, TV and Social Justice
- Independent Research Project (Film)
- Dead Genres: Material Histories of Cult Cinema
- Screen Production Project 1: Planning and Pre-production
- Screen Production Project 2: Filming and Post-production
- Screen Curation
- Solo Documentary Project
- Creative Work Portfolio
- 3D Character Design