Media Communications - BA (Hons)

BA (Hons) Media Communications is focused on the social and cultural impact of digital media forms and will help you develop a critical understanding of new communications technologies. Responding to ongoing transformations in the field, this course will prepare you to live in media-saturated contexts and successfully work in or with the media and creative communications industries. You’ll develop the creative and critical skills needed to evaluate and make sense of media, and to create dynamic and effective communications across a range of sectors. This course is taught at London College of Communication, at Elephant and Castle, part of University of the Arts London (UAL). What can you expect Throughout the course, you will: - gain an in-depth, critical understanding of the historical and contemporary development of communication industries and digital media in a global context - make choices to develop your subject interests across different option units - develop creative multimedia skills in audio, visual and digital communications across platforms and for a variety of audiences - recognise and assess the dynamics of social and technological change relating to complex media systems, platforms, industries and technologies in local and global contexts - interact with industry and academic leaders through lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips, and other teaching and learning activities - learn investigative techniques, tools and methods for high-quality, independent research and creative work - work collaboratively with peers on and outside your course - graduate with a portfolio of creative and critical work and an advanced understanding of the field, you’ll be prepared for professional life in or alongside the media and creative communications sectors. About London College of Communication London College of Communication (LCC) is home to future-facing creatives who explore and rethink what communication is and why it matters. Working across Design, Media and Screen, our diverse, dynamic community creates and collaborates while making a difference in wider society. Taught by experienced practitioners, our students go on to shape the creative industries by forging their own paths in experimental and thoughtful ways. Courses at London College of Communication reflect the breadth of expertise you’d find within the most diverse creative agency. With access to a range of facilities and technical spaces, we learn, research, make and innovate.

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows96 UCAS tariff points which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualificationsA Levels at grade C or above preferred subjects include English History Media Business Art and Design or other subjects within Social SciencesPass at Foundation Diploma in Art Design Level 3 or 4Merit Merit Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma preferred subjects Creative Media and Journalism Business Business Studies IT Computing MediaMerit at UAL Extended DiplomaAccess to Higher Education Diploma preferred subject Journalism Digital and Creative Media Marketing Humanities and Social SciencesOR equivalent EUInternational qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimumAnd 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above grade AC