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Communications, Media and Society
| Course Title | UCAS Code | Duration | Typical Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Communications, Media and Society | P910 | 3 Years (full-time) | ABB |
| BA Media and Sociology | PL33 | 3 Years (full-time) | BBB |
Media and Communication at Leicester
Our courses are among the most renowned in the country and we work hard to make our students welcome.
Our staff are experts in many different areas of communications and the media, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and research.
We are proud of our relationship with our students and are on hand should you need advice or assistance in any way. The positive atmosphere that is created is demonstrated by students’ loyalty and satisfaction with their choice of degree and institution.
Why Choose Communications, Media and Society at Leicester?
Research Rating: 95%
Position in 2012 Subject League Tables: Independent 6th, Times 6th.
Places: 28
Applications: 615
The Department of Media and Communication incorporates four research groups and has played a leading role nationally and internationally in all aspects of media and communications research since its establishment in 1966.
You will be working in a progressive academic environment, with our research work being supported by major government and international organisations.
We have exciting and up to date film viewing and production facilities, and you will also have access to the new David Wilson Library, a state of the art, RIBA award winning building.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Students take six modules per academic year worth 20 credits each with a dissertation in the Final Year worth 40 credits. For most modules there are 30 hours contact time and 120 hours of private study.
Students taking the degree course will be exposed to a range of teaching methods such as lectures, seminar discussions, and one-to-one supervision for dissertations.
For most modules there are three elements of assessment: essay, exam and presentation. The essays count for 40%–50% of the total module mark, the presentation for 10%–20%, and the exams for 40–50% depending upon the year within the degree.
Course Opportunities
There are opportunities for students to study at a university overseas in the Second Year of their degree. Universities that our students have attended in the past:
- Utah State University (USA)
- Illinois State University (USA)
- University of Miami (USA)
- University of Florida (USA)
- University of Windsor (Canada)
- Deakin University (Australia)
Skills Gained
Our courses are theoretical in focus, with practical components. Within this context, the personal and transferable skills gained on the courses include:
- communication skills oral and written
- problem-solving; research
- presentation
- numeracy
- IT skills
The lifelong learning skills provided by the degree enable you to critically, objectively, and analytically address complex problems or issues, to work independently, and manage your time effectively.
The Television Production, Music as Communication and Research Methods modules develop more practical skills, such as using cameras and editing suites, creating sound performances, or handling research data.
All of these modules also have a strong emphasis on team-based skills, with their orientation towards group work and responsibility.
Graduate Opportunities
Our research work continues to be supported by major government and international organisations such as the BBC, UNESCO, EPSRC, ESRC, Nuffield Foundation and the Department for Education and Skills. Thus, students work in a progressive academic environment with the leading people in the field of mass communications.
Our graduates tend to find employment in the communication field in the widest sense, which is in all areas from public relations and advertising through to media production itself. Many students also develop interests in teaching and areas of social work.
There is also a great deal of opportunity for further postgraduate study in this field, not least of which are the opportunities here at Leicester.
Opportunities to Visit and Further Information
Choosing where and what to study at university is an important decision for you. We believe it is important to give you the opportunity to talk to our admissions team, so you can find out whether our programme is the right choice for you.
For further information, please contact:
Admissions Secretary, Anne Jacques, Chandni Naker
0116 252 3863
Fax: 0116 252 5276
mediacom@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/mediacom/
