Media and Communication with Foundation Year

Program Overview

The University of Winchester's BA (Hons) Media and Communication with Foundation Year program equips students with critical thinking skills, practical solutions, and a deep understanding of media's social and political impacts. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and hands-on projects, students develop a range of transferable skills, creative thinking, and applied academic knowledge. The program culminates in an Extended Independent Study, allowing students to explore a topic of their choice and further develop their research and critical thinking abilities. Graduates pursue careers in various fields, including journalism, media management, and public relations.

Program Outline

The program boasts a strong focus on the convergence of old and new media, including social networking, and utilizes state-of-the-art multimedia facilities to help students develop a combination of practical and transferable skills, creative thinking, and applied academic knowledge.

Outline

The program is divided into four years, with the first year being a foundation year designed to enhance students' academic skills and knowledge. In the following years, students delve deeper into the academic study of media, developing core skills and understanding of its use across various contexts. The program also provides opportunities to explore specialized areas of interest through a variety of optional modules. Additionally, students can choose to take a work placement module, gaining valuable experience in a real-world organization. The final year culminates in an Extended Independent Study, where students can explore a topic of their choice and further develop their research and critical thinking skills.

Assessment

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including essays, portfolios, supervised independent work, presentations, written exams, and practical performances. The program aims to provide all students with an equal opportunity to achieve module learning outcomes.

Teaching

The program utilizes a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing students to discuss and develop their understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. The program also encourages independent learning and equips students with the skills to excel in their studies and future careers.

Careers

Graduates of the program go on to work in a wide range of fields, including journalism, media management, social media, public relations, fashion, advertising, communications, HR, education, management, and public service.

Other

The program also offers international study opportunities, allowing students to study abroad in the United States of America and Japan. Additionally, the program emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and theoretical context of media, equipping students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to navigate the ever-evolving media landscape.

• The program is offered on a full-time basis and lasts for four years, including the foundation year.
• The program costs £9,250 per year for UK students and £16,700 per year for international students.
• The program is currently accepting applications for the 2024 academic year.

UK / Channel Islands /Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland International Year 1 £9,250 £16,700 Year 2 £9,250 £16,700 Year 3 £9,250 £16,700 Year 4 £9,250 £16,700 Total £37,000 £66,800 Optional Sandwich Year £1,850 £3,340 Total with Sandwich Year £38,850 £70,140