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BA (Hons) Media Studies & Production

Bangor University - (Oxford Int Group), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This innovative program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the media industry, including its historical, cultural, and technological contexts. Students will learn how to produce high-quality media content across various platforms, including television, radio, film, and digital media. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical experience, with opportunities to work on real-world projects and collaborate with industry professionals. Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue careers in media production, broadcasting, and related fields.

Additional Information

Students have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as screenwriting, editing, or sound design. The program also includes modules on media law, ethics, and cultural diversity, ensuring that graduates are aware of the social and political implications of their work. Bangor University is located in North Wales, providing a beautiful and inspiring setting for students to learn and develop their skills.

Discover the Unique Benefits of Studying Media Studies at Bangor University - Oxford Int Group Campus

Bangor University is a world-class institution with a strong reputation for excellence in media studies. The university's location in North Wales provides a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty that enriches the learning experience. Faculty members are experienced professionals and researchers who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students. The university's small class sizes ensure personalized attention and support for each student.

Why You Should Study This Course

This exciting degree combines Media Studies and Production and covers television and radio journalism, print journalism, digital journalism, and media practice. You will develop your ability to produce pieces of audio and visual work suitable for television, radio, and the web. You will also learn essential skills and techniques to produce audio-visual material relevant to many of the creative industries. This course will equip you with a solid grounding in the theoretical, technical, and practical skills required as a professional in these fields.

There has never been a more exciting time to be studying and practicing media. Make a profession of your passion with this exciting degree course which is aimed at students who want to study media theory and media production in the fields of film, television, radio, digital media, advertising, journalism, and public relations.

This exciting degree will equip you with a broad range of production skills within different areas of the media, including documentary filmmaking, radio, screenwriting, and short film production. It will also provide a theoretical grounding and historical understanding of how the media operate.

Taught by leading analysts and practitioners, we will prepare you for opportunities within the media and creative industries, and beyond. Media staff in the School are practicing professionals and consultants, and have a range of research interests including advertising, media regulation, privacy, digital journalism, political communication, online journalism, professional writing, comics, visual culture, gaming, virtual worlds, global media, social networks, and documentary.

General Eligibility

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

UCAS Code - P316

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

The student must take a minimum of 120 credits from the modules in Year 1.

UXS-1000 Issues in Media and Journalism (20) (Semester 2)

Film Language

The student must take 1 module in Film Language.

UXS-1062 Film Language (20) (Semester 1)

UXC-1062 Iaith y Film Cymraeg (20) (Semester 1)

Introduction to Media Practice

The student must take 1 module from Introduction to Media Practice.

UXS-1038 Intro' to Media Practice (20) (Semester 2)

UXC-1038 Cyf. i Ymarfer y Cyfryngau Cymraeg (20) (Semester 2)

Visual Culture

The student must take 1 module from Visual Culture.

UXS-1066 Visual Cultures (20) (Semester 2)

UXB-1066 Diwylliant Gweledol Cymraeg (20) (Semester 2)

Introduction to Studying Mass Culture

The student must take 1 module from Introduction to Studying Mass Culture.

UXS-1021 Intro to Studying Mass Culture (20) (Semester 1)

UXB-1021 Cyflwyniad i Astudio Diwyllian Cymraeg (20) (Semester 1)

Creative Practice

The student must take 1 module from Creative Practice.

UXS-1018 Creative Practice (20) (Semester 1)

UXB-1018 Ymarfer Creadigol Cymraeg (20) (Semester 1)

2 Year 2

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

UXS-2099: Research and Methods (20) or

UXC-2099: Dulliau Ymchwil (20)

UXS-2402: Media History (20) or

UXC-2402: Hanes y Cyfryngau (20)

Semester 2

UXS-2046: Media, Politics & Society (20)

UXS-2063: Digital Advertising (20)

Optional Modules

40 credits from:

SXU-2002: Analys. Social & Political Deb (20) (Semester 2)

SXY-2008: Digital Policing and E-Crime (20) (Semester 2)

UXS-2021: America on Film (20) (Semester 1)

QXE-2024: Alfred Hitchcock (20) (Semester 2)

LXS-2033: The Cinema of Spain (20) (Semester 2)

UXS-2052: Radio: Theory and Practice (20) (Semester 1) or

UXC-2052: Radio: Theori ac Ymarfer (20) (Semester 1)

UXS-2053: Film Industry Development (20) (Semester 2)

UXS-2064: Film Theory (20) (Semester 2)

UXS-2068: Practical Film Criticism (20) (Semester 1)

XAC-2073: Blasu by yr author Ysgol (20) (Semester 1)

UXS-2075: Short Film Production (20) (Semester 2) or

UXC-2075: Cynhyrchu'r Film Fer (20) (Semester 2)

UXS-2100: Digital Journalism & Society (20) (Semester 2)

UXS-2121: Theatre and Performance: Self (20) (Semester 2) or

UXB-2121: Theatr a Pherfformio: Yr Hunan (20) (Semester 2)

UXS-2123: Professional Practice (20) (Semester 1) or

UXB-2123: Ymarfer Proffesiynol (20) (Semester 1)

SXL-2130: Media Law (20) (Semester 2)

SXL-2136: Intellectual Property Law (20) (Semester 1 + 2)

ASB-2517: Marketing Communication (20) (Semester 1) or

ADB-2517: Cyfathrebu Marchnata (20) (Semester 1)

Some modules may be subject to prerequisites, please check the module page for further information.

3 Year 3

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

UXS-3402: Media History (20) or

UXC-3402: Hanes y Cyfryngau (20)

Semester 2

UXS-3063: Digital Advertising (20)

40 credits from:

UXB-3900: Research Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2)

UXB-3901: Creative Practice Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2)

UXB-3902: Enterprise Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2)

Optional Modules

40 credits from:

QXP-3025: Fantastic Fictions (20) (Semester 1)

UXS-3033: Practical Digital Journalism (20) (Semester 1) or

UXC-3033: Newyddiaduraeth Ddigidol Ymarf (20) (Semester 1)

UXS-3036: E-Publishing (20) (Semester 2)

UXS-3052: Advanced Radio Practice (20) (Semester 2) or

UXC-3052: Ymarfer Radio Pellach (20) (Semester 2)

UXS-3053: Film Industry Development (20) (Semester 2)

UXS-3063: Digital Advertising (20) (Semester 2)

UXS-3074: Short Film Production (20) (Semester 2) or

UXC-3074: Cynhyrchu'r film for (20) (Semester 2)

QXP-3093: Experimental Writing (20) (Semester 1)

UXS-3100: Digital Journalism & Society (20) (Semester 2)

LXF-3106: French Cinema since 1960 (20) (Semester 2)

Language Requirement

Bangor University also recognizes Non-SELT Tests and Online Tests as mentioned below for direct entry to its degree programs.  

Also, scores lower than the IELTS 6.0 equivalent in any of these non-SELT and Online tests.

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