The BA (Hons) Mass Communications course contains an equal combination of practical and theoretical skills – as found in our journalism and public relations degrees – with academic study of media, film, and culture.

 

On the practical side, modules include ‘News Journalism’, ‘Scriptwriting’, and ‘New Media’. As part of daily drop-in sessions, professional journalists are on hand to provide professional input into your work.

 

On the theory side, modules include ‘Cultural Theory and Popular Culture’, and ‘Film Studies’.

 

We use a variety of teaching methods including lectures, demonstrations, screenings, seminars, workshops, tutorials, small-group work, debates, group and individual project work, independent learning, open and resource-based learning, multimedia and new media learning, production practice, and work placements.

 

Generally, the theory modules employ a lecture-plus-seminar format, while practice modules use workshop-tutorial and/or lecture-tutorial formats.

 

Assessment methods include portfolios of practical work, essays, examinations, reports, and presentations.