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Media Studies


Degrees Available



MA Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MA

2012/13:

  • Home/EU - £4,900
  • International - £13,250

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 1 year
September - August

Course Introduction

This course enables you to study the media at an advanced level from a range of cultural, social, political and philosophical perspectives.

In addition to your theoretical studies, you can choose options from a wide range of practical modules including digital film and television production, mobile media or digital arts. A particular emphasis in this programme is placed on how new technology is transforming media production and consumption.

Our programme will enable you to develop an integrated range of knowledge, understanding and skills in the field of media studies through critical engagement with media theory and cuttingedge production practices, which you will be able to apply in professional, industrial, educational and academic contexts.

Course Syllabus

Modules 2011/12: (C) = Core (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Cultural Theory (20 Credits) (C)
  • Philosophies of Media and Film (20 Credits) (C)
  • Cinematic Language (20 Credits) (O)
  • Visual Arts and Digital Media (20 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Issues in Digital Media (20 Credits) (C)
  • Screen Realism (20 Credits) (C)
  • Alternative Film and Media (20 Credits) (O)
  • Broadcast Television (20 Credits) (O)
  • Image and Identity (20 Credits) (O)

End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Media Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)

MA Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MA

2012/13:

  • Home/EU - £2,450 p.a.

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Part-time 2 years
September - August

Course Introduction

This course enables you to study the media at an advanced level from a range of cultural, social, political and philosophical perspectives.

In addition to your theoretical studies, you can choose options from a wide range of practical modules including digital film and television production, mobile media or digital arts. A particular emphasis in this programme is placed on how new technology is transforming media production and consumption.

Our programme will enable you to develop an integrated range of knowledge, understanding and skills in the field of media studies through critical engagement with media theory and cuttingedge production practices, which you will be able to apply in professional, industrial, educational and academic contexts.

Course Syllabus

Modules 2011/12: (C) = Core (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Cultural Theory (20 Credits) (C)
  • Philosophies of Media and Film (20 Credits) (C)
  • Cinematic Language (20 Credits) (O)
  • Visual Arts and Digital Media (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Issues in Digital Media (20 Credits) (C)
  • Screen Realism (20 Credits) (C)
  • Alternative Film and Media (20 Credits) (O)
  • Broadcast Television (20 Credits) (O)
  • Image and Identity (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 3 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Media Dissertation (20 Credits) (C)
City of Film

Special Features

  • Privileged access to the various world-class photography, film, television and media-related archives and collections at the National Media Museum in Bradford. In addition to the Museum’s permanent collections there are academic and industry conferences, symposia, screenings, master classes, film clubs, festivals and special exhibitions as well as a full cinema programme on their three screens, which include Cinerama, Imax and 3D projection
  • Guest lecturers and speakers invited to the University and to associated events will offer you the opportunity to directly engage with film and media producers, writers and academics
  • We have a strong tradition of contextual studies in media

Entry Requirements

2:2 or above in:

  • An area relevant to your proposed programme of study from an approved degree-awarding body; OR
  • Any subject, together with skills and experience in a relevant area

Candidates applying to the course with non-standard qualifications will be judged on an individual basis using the University's APEL procedures.

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent

[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]

Collaborative Partners

National Media Museum.

Contact Details

School of Computing, Informatics and Media Admissions Office

Download Prospectus

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Computing, Informatics and Media School Prospectus 2012 (PDF 5.5MB)

Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (September 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.