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BA Media, Society and Culture

University of Leicester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You will learn about various interdisciplinary theoretical and methodological approaches to studying media and social issues. You will obtain the ability to apply these to contemporary issues and debates. We offer a diverse range of optional modules from both media and sociology, allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests.

Our supportive and stimulating learning environment will help you develop the ability to work independently and foster critical analysis, communication, research methods, group work, and employability skills.

We run employability and media production modules as part of our curriculum – e.g., 'The Production of News' and 'Online Journalism: Theory and Practice.

Our students are encouraged to get involved in the student-run media on campus, including Galaxy - our student magazine; LUST - our student TV station; and LUSH Radio - our student radio station.

We organize external speaker events, industry visit days, career development training, and other initiatives in collaboration with local and national media organizations, giving you valuable insights into the professional media world.

In addition, our departmental Careers Tutor can support and advise you on career matters throughout your time with us.

General Eligibility

  • A/AS-levels: ABB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels are considered in place of one A-Level

  • EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B

  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction

  • International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points overall.

  • BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDM

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Introduction to Media and Communication

  • Sociology in Practice

  • Power, Privilege, and Diversity

  • Introduction to Academic Skills

  • Society in Transformation

  • Global Media

  • Creative Audiences

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Live Sociology

  • Professionalism and Employment in the Media

  • Sociological Theory Explored

  • Media Research in Practice

Option modules

Choose two optional modules from:

  • The Production of News

  • Political Communication

  • Identity and Popular Culture

  • Global Film Culture

3 Year 3

Option modules

Choose one Media option module from:

  • Environmental Communication

  • Global Cultures

  • The Media on Film

  • Media, Celebrity and Fan Culture

  • Media and The Body

  • Reporting Panics

  • Media, Rights, and Responsibilities

Plus one Media option module from:

  • Media and Gender

  • Music as Communication

  • Online Journalism: Theory and Practice

  • Community Radio in Practice

  • Writing for PR

  • Advertising and Consumer Culture

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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