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Higher Education and me

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š1. Which industry do you want to enter and why?

I want to enter the industry of Magazine or a media course because I like to create, edit and design different things.

š2. Which qualifications do you need to achieve your preferred career?

If I was to do magazine I would need English, Journalism or media studies.

If I was to do a media course 

š3. Would you prefer to study locally or in a particular part of the country or even abroad?

I would prefer to study in a particular part of the country.

š4. Which subjects do you enjoy most and why?

I enjoy designing because I like to use my computer skills.

š5. Do you want a course that involves work placement?

No I don't want a course that involves work placement.

š6. Which Universities rank the best in your subject area? 

I don't know what universities are the best in my subject area.

š7. How many students leave your chosen course and enter employment?

 I think most of the student will enter employment

š8. Will I need to gain more qualifications after a degree i.e. a masters?

Right now I may say that I won want to get a masters but I might change my mind after Universities.

š9. What is the Universities reputation? 

As I haven't made my choice of university I don't know the reputation

š10. Will I gain the entry requirements?

I think that I will gain the entry requirements once I pass my gcse's.

My initial choices

  1. UAL- Magazine journal and publishing

  2. UWE Bristol - Media communications

  3. University of Bolton - Film and media production​​

  4. Bournemouth University - Communications and media

  5. Bournemouth University - Media production

  6. UWE Bristol - Media production

  7. UWE Bristol - Media communications foundation year

  8. Buckinghamshire new university- Media production

  9. University of Hertfordshire - Media

  10. University of Northampton - Creative film, television and digital media production

  11. Newcastle university- Film and media

  12. London Metropolitan university- digital media

  13. Manchester metropolitan university- film media studies

  14.  Coventry university -  Digital media

  15.  Coventry university - film production

  16. Coventry university - Media and communications

  17. Brunel university - Media and communications

  18. De Montfort university- film studies and media

  19. University of east London- media and communications

  20. University of east London- Media production

Ucas map

Research

Brunel university

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Reputation

They are the only Universities in London that has a single-site campus.  The university has an easy access to central London. They have many facilities . They have a range of different subjects. Brunel is  in the top 50 universities in the UK and in the top ten in London. They are based in West London. They were awarded silver in Teaching Excellence Framework.

The course content- Media and content

They have different modules that will take place through out the course

Year 1:

Core modules

  • Making Sense of Culture and Society

  • Researching Culture and Society

  • Becoming an Independent Learner: Culture and Society Me, You or Us? Analysing Identity and Power

  • Exploring Identity and Power

  • Becoming a Critical Scholar: Identity and Power

  • Key Ideas in Media

  • Media Production I: Non-Fiction

 

Year 2

Core Modules

  • Research in Practice

  • Global Communication

  • Media Production II: Fiction

  • Social Media and Networked Culture

Optional Modules :

  • Media Genres

  • Visual Cultures

  • Creative Industries, Fashion and Culture

  • Apocalypse! Crisis and Society

  • Bodies and Society

Year 3

Core Modules

  • Communication and Media Studies Dissertation 

Optional:

  • Comedy, the Media and Society

  • Changing Audiences

  • Racism, Identity and Difference

  • Digital Cultures

  • Beyond Human

  • Global Cities: Spaces and Culture

  • Gender Sexuality and Feminism

  • Psychogeography

 Campus

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 The main site  of the university

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Facilities

  • Gym

  • sports centre

  • Indoor athletic centre

  • Sports park.

  • Library

Course fees

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 England/ Northern Ireland/ scotland/Wales/ channel Islands  - £9250

International- £17355

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How long does it takes

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it takes 39 minutes by car

The Halls

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There are many different halls that students can stay in .They can either have en-suites, standards or studios/flats.

UAL

Reputation

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They are located in central London.

They have been recognised with a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. 19,095 students are enrolled at UAL. Students from the UK, EU and the non-EU countries.

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content- Magazine journalism and publishing

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Year 1:

  • Introduction to Magazine Journalism and Publishing 

  • Essential Journalism Skills 

  • Magazines and Culture

  • Lifestyle Journalism

  • Art, Design and Production

  • The Magazine Industry

Year 2:

  • The Business of Magazines

  • The Business Plan

  • Print Magazines Production

  • Researching Magazine Contexts

  • Digital Magazine Production

  • Collaborative Project 

Year 3

  • Client Publishing Project

  • Media Management

  • Final Major Project 

Campus

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The site that the course will be based at is the London college of communications.

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Facilities

  • Painting and finishing

  • Paint making

  • 3D Workshop

  • lens based and audio visual

  • The digital space

  • Library

  • News room

  • Media lab

  • Audio studios

Course fee

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England/Northern Ireland/Scotland/wales:£9250

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How long does it take to get there

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1 hour and 30 minutes

Halls

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They have many different halls that are different distance to the campus that I need to get to. Some I would need to take a bus, tube or I can walk. The halls have either an ensuite  or is shared bathroom and kitchen. 

University of East London

Reputation

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They are located in the East London docklands. 

They have a bronze rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.  They have 13,395 students enrol at the university of east London. Students come from the UK, EU countries and non-EU countries to enrol.

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Course - media and communications

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Year 1:

  • Communication and Media Practice  

  • Media Production 1 

  • Media and Cultural Theory 

  • Media: Past and Present 

Year 2:

  • Media Industries and Work 

  • Media Production 2

  • Culture, Communication and the Media 

  • Researching Audiences, Texts and Media Industries 

Year 3

  • Media and Communication Dissertation OR Media Production 3: Media Production Dissertation Project  

  • Communication and Media Transformations 

  • Mobile Media, Promotion and Exhibition

  • Public Relations, Promotion and Media

  • Youth Cultures 

  • Promotional Culture and the Consumer 

  • European and World Cinema 

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Campus

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The docklands campus is where the course is based

Facilities

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  • Tv stuidio

  • Sound studio

Course fee:

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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales,Channel Island £ 9250

International £12100

How long does it take to get there

It takes 1 hour to get there

Halls

They have many different halls that are close to the campus.

University of Hertfordshire

Reputation

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The University of Hertfordshire is based in the Southern part of  England. The university has a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. 24,280 students are enrol at the University. Students come from the UK, EU countries and  non-EU countries to attended the University.

Course content-Media

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Year 1:

  • Explore Global Media and Society, looking at who owns the news, at the influence of the BBC and commercial entities such as Sky and Murdoch’s News Corporation, and consider issues such as fake news.

  •  Introductions to Media Communications and Visual Communications 

Year 2:

  •  learn key research methods and

  • Skills for example how to conduct interviews and run focus groups, and how to pitch to different client groups.

  • Explore radio journalism and social media, while a module on App Design.

Year 3:

  • Develop and refine your ideas and skills further.

Campus 

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The course is based on the de Havilland  campus

Facilities

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  • Art studio and kiln room

  • Computing room

  • Design and technology room

  • Early childhood base

  • Primary base

  • Music room

  • Science lab

  • Social learning spaces

  • Library

Course fees

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England £9250

International £13000

How long does it take  to get there?

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It takes  30 minutes maybe more depending on traffic and what route you take.

Halls 

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The halls have ensuite and we would have to share the kitchen area

Uwe

Reputation

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UWE Bristol is in the 21st place in the UK in the Guardian university league table.  They have the gold award for teaching students and outstanding frame work. Bristol was voted 1 place to live in the UK.

Course content - media production

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Year 1 :

  • Introduction to Contemporary Digital Media

  • Media Networks

  • Audio and Storytelling

  • Writing for Production.

Year 2:

  • Practical Research Methods.

Plus, depending on your chosen pathway, modules from:

  • Creative Industries and Cultural Value

  • Ethics the Law and You

  • Screen Languages

  • Participatory Media

  • Factual Media: Video and TV

  • Online and Social Media.

Plus, two optional modules from:

  • Factual Media: Video and TV

  • Online and Social Media

  • Screen Languages

  • Participatory Media

  • Factual Media: Video and TV.

Year 3:

  • Professional Practice in Media or Professional Development on Placement

  • Media Production Project or Dissertation.

Plus, depending on your chosen pathway, two optional modules from:

  • Locative Media and Situated Storytelling

  • Photography and Visual Culture

  • Sound, Image, Space

  • Newsroom Journalism Practice

  • Advanced Journalistic Writing

  • Activism and Media.

Campus 

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The course will be based at the city centre campus

Facilities

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  • a TV studio

  • editing suites

  • a range of digital cameras and kit

  • the latest software for creating print , television, radio and online news.

Course fees

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 The course fees wasn't available.

How long does it take to get there?

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It takes 2 hours and half to get there.

Halls

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There are many different halls. They have ensuite and shared kitchen.

UWE

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Reputation

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UWE Bristol is in the 21st place in the UK in the Guardian university league table.  They have the gold award for teaching students and outstanding frame work. Bristol was voted 1 place to live in the UK.

Course- media and communications with foundation  year

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Foundation year:

  • Academic Skills for Arts and Humanities

  • Thought, Ideas and Myths: Past, Present and Future

  • Bristol, Arts and Culture

  • The Power of Words.

Year 1:

  • Contemporary Digital Practice

  • Network Culture

  • Communication Contexts.

Year 2:

  • Researching Media Cultures

  • Communication Practice.

Plus, two modules 

  • Strategy and Planning

  • Copywriting and Art Direction

  • Communicating for Change

  • Campaigning Contexts and Environments

  • Reputation Management

  • Social Media Management.

Plus, two optional modules from*:

  • Engaging Audiences

  • Creative Cultural Research

  • Screen Media.

Year 3:

  • Work Experience or Communications Live Brief

  • Dissertation or Media Project.

Plus, two modules 

  • Consumer Behaviour

  • Social Media and Digital Tools

  • Creative Campaigns

  • Advocacy and Activism

  • PR Campaign Skills

  • Crisis Communications.

Plus, two optional modules from*:

  • Automatic Society

  • Music Cultures

  • Image Cultures.

Campus 

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The course is based at the frenchay campus

Facilities

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  • a TV studio

  • editing suites

  • a range of digital cameras and kit

  • the latest software for creating print , television, radio and online news.

Course fees

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 The course fees wasn't available.

How long does it take to get there?

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It takes 2 hours and half to get there.

Halls

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There are many different halls. They have ensuite and shared kitchen.

Bournemouth University

Reputation

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They offer many different courses. They have the silver teaching excellence framework award. The welcome many different student from around the world.

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Course - media production

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Year 1:

  • Media Scholarship

  • Digital Film

  • Audio Production

  • Scriptwriting

  • Digital Media Design

  • Understanding Media

Year 2:

  • Media Perspectives

  • Factual

  • Fiction

  • Work in Media Industries.

  • Stories & Spaces

  • Client & Audience

Year 3:

  • Industry Research Project

  • Specialist Craft Skills

  • Ideas Development & Research

  • The Graduate Production Project

  • Career Pathways

Campus

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For media production and communications  it is based at  the main site

The facilities:

  • Tv studio

  • Sound studio

Course - communication and media

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Year 1:

  • Communication & Marketing.

  • Media & Society

  • Introduction to Communication Theory

  • Adaptation

  • Academic & Writing Skills

  • Language Matters

Year 2:

  • Media & Marketing Research

  • Media: Messages & Meanings

  • Web & Mobile Communication

  • Narrative Structures

  • Writing for the Media

Option units 

  • Popular Texts & Intertexts

  • Global Current Affairs

Year 3:

  • Dissertation 

Option units

  • Celebrity Culture

  • Advertising

  • Public Relations

  • Media, Crisis & Conflict

  • Media & Trauma

  • News & Journalism

  • Writing, Editing & Publishing

  • Fact & Fiction

  • New Media Narrative

  • Community & Digital Engagement

  • Space, Place & Environment

Course fees 

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England- £9250

International-£14000

How longs does it take

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It takes 2 hours and 5 minutes

Halls

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They have different halls. They have shared kitchens and ensuites.

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Coventry

Reputation

They are the in the top 15  in the Guardian university for five years running.  They have ​​ Gold for outstanding teaching and learning. They welcome students from different countries.

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Course content- film production

 

Modules:

To enable students to develop an original voice through the encouragement of independent thinking and experimentation in various film formats.

• To produce graduates who are confident in creating a range of film outputs for a range of diverse audiences and in different working environments.

• To support students in the development of the necessary skills to become self-reflexive and disciplined film makers who create and exhibit regularly, both individually and collaboratively.

• To develop students’ understanding of key film traditions as well as current and future developments.

• To provide an inclusive, supportive and accessible environment that respects cultural diversity and fosters respect for difference.

• To help students develop critical reflection and academic writing skills to prepare them for possible postgraduate degrees.

• To enable students to reflect upon their professional development and construct strategies for continual professional development.

• To foster students’ professional and transferable skills development, enabling them to develop professional-level skills in one or more areas of film production that will enable them to obtain entry-level graduate employment in the film and media industries.

 

Course content- Media and communications

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Year 1:

  • Understanding Media Configurations

  • Post-digital Regions: Space and Place

  • Media, Culture and the Creative Industries

  • Placing Popular Culture

  • Critical Media Methods

  • Reflecting on Creative Practice

Year 2:

  • Thinking Media Configurations

  • Planning for Professional Experience

  • Post-digital Nations: System and Networks

  • Careers in the Media

Optional modules

  • Choose 1 of the following:

  • Media Revolutions

  • Film and Screen Cultures

  • PR and Social Media

Year 3

  • Engaging with Media Configurations

  • Research Design

  • Post-digital Worlds

  • Dissertation or Final Project

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Campus

The courses are based at Coventry university

Facilities

  • ​Tv studios

  • Sound studios

Course fees

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England/ EU-£9250

International-£16400

How long does it take to get there?

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It takes 1 hour and half to get there

Halls?

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The halls are  different and spacious. The have different rooms. They have ensuites and we have to share kitchens

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