BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Journalism (Including International Foundation Year)

13 Oct 2023 - 31 Aug 2028

Course Leader James Rendell
Course Team Jane Finucane
Awarding Body University of South Wales
Teaching Institutions University of South Wales
Modes of Study Full Time

Document Version

Version 1
Valid From 13 Oct 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

QAA Benchmarks

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Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 3 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
QA0S001 MOD012381 Academic English Running 20 specified
QA0S002 MOD012382 Academic Language in Context Running 20 specified
QA0S003 MOD012383 Research Project Running 20 specified
QA0S004 MOD012384 Applied Academic Skills Running 20 specified
QA0S005 MOD012385 Humanities and Social Science in Action Running 20 specified
QA0S008 MOD012442 Language & Skills for Academic Study Running 0 optional
BS0S001 MOD012389 Management Fundamentals Running 20 specified

Level 4 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
CK1S12 MOD011931 Contemporary Popular Television Running 20 specified
CK1S14 MOD011935 Rethinking Media Theory Running 20 specified
CK1S15 MOD011937 Audio-Sound Cultures Running 20 specified
CK1S17 MOD013644 Communication Now Running 20 specified
BJ1S60 MOD011938 Why Journalism Matters Running 20 specified
BJ1S61 MOD013820 Introduction to Journalism Running 20 specified

Level 5 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
BJ2S78 MOD011944 Practical Journalism and Communication Skills Running 20 specified
CK2S11 MOD011945 Researching Media, Culture and Communication Running 20 specified
CK2S12 MOD011946 Media Audiences and Fandom Running 20 specified
CK2S13 MOD011947 Digital and Social Media Running 20 core
CK2S14 MOD011948 Media, Culture and Journalism Work Experience Running 20 specified
CK2S15 MOD013331 Media, Gender, and Global Diversity Running 20 specified

Level 6 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
CK3S18 MOD011949 International Media Running 20 specified
CK3S21 MOD011952 Transmedia and Media Convergence Running 20 specified
CK3D03 MOD013641 Curation, Exhibition & Events Running 40 specified
CK3D04 MOD013659 Major Research Project Running 40 specified

Teaching and Assessment

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Employer Engagement

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Course Exit Points

Award Criteria Final
Certificate of Higher Education 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 Exit
Diploma of Higher Education 240 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 5 or above, 120 credits at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 credits at Level 3. Exit
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) 360 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 Final

Progression Route

Within the Faculty of Creative Industries, a possible progression route is currently that of MA by Research. The course also equips our graduates for a range of a range of cognate taught postgraduate options at other institutions.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/

Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

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Methods Of Quality Standards

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Quality Of Standards Indicators

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