Course Outline
Birmingham City University was among the first universities in the UK to deliver media degrees and is now recognised for its innovative and excellent programmes by becoming part of a network of Government-accredited Skillset Media Academies.
Birmingham School of Media has a reputation for its superlative standard of teaching and its track record of graduate employability. The media and communication course offers a high level of flexibility, with the choice of eight degrees with seven different specialisms.
Students can opt for a degree-specific course or choose a more general one, depending on their career aspirations. Staff at the Birmingham School of Media, who have a wealth of real industry experience, will guide and support students through their choices. This is a fast-paced course that includes both the theoretical and practical sides of the media world.
Students will be expected to work on both group and individual production projects, as well as undertake two industry placements during the course.
Across each of the undergraduate degree routes there is an equal emphasis on production, theory and professional studies.
The professional studies strand of the course prepares students for at least two placements in a music industries business’ involved in areas such music management, music online, record labels, music promotion and PR, music video production, music events management, music production and distribution. Teaching is conducted across a range of environments, including radio and TV studios, editing suites, a new media production suite, a newsroom, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, and online.
Students will use blogs, create wikis and other interactive media to support their work and self-development.
All staff at the School are established media professionals who bring with them a range of expertise. They are able to recognise and respond to the rapidly changing demands of the media, ensuring that the course remains relevant to the industry.
Placements
The School strongly believes in the practical application of learning and is fortunate to have very strong links with employers and the media industry. Students on placements have worked with a wide range of organisations including local event production companies, the NEC Group (including the NEC, National Indoor Arena, the ICC, LG Arena) as well having the opportunity to produce their own events under a mentor system.
This new course at Birmingham City University is ideal for those wishing to start a career in the events and exhibition industry. It provides them with the background knowledge and skills to effectively produce and manage the various types of events found across this dynamic and exciting sector.
As well as learning the theory and methodologies involved in the industry students will have the opportunity to become involved practically in developing, producing and managing their own events plus working on events offered to them by real clients.
Over the three years students will also be able to study area such as the music industries, popular culture theory, media relations, events promotion and develop the skills required to manage a range of media projects important to the events and exhibitions industries.
The course provides students with a good basis for those wishing to enter the events and exhibitions industry, as well as providing an ideal background for those students who may wish to develop their studies further by progressing onto the MA Events and Exhibition Management course offered at Birmingham City University.
Students are assessed in a variety of different ways, including practical project work – both group and individual, presentations, written and practical portfolios as well as traditional academic essays and exams.
Entry Requirements & Applications
Entry Requirements
Students must have at least one of the following:
- BBC at A Level, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
- BTEC National Diploma overall grade DMM.
- International Baccalaureate with 28 points.
- Access course - pass overall including merit in 18 credits at level 3.
- Equivalent qualifications or experience.
Application Details
UCAS Course Code: PN38
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For general information about applying to study at Birmingham City University, please refer to the Making your Application section.
International enquirers may contact the International Office for further help and advice.
Enquiries
If you are from the UK or EU please enquire using the Course Enquiry Form or contact +44 (0)121 331 5595.
If you are from outside the EU please use the International Enquiry Form or contact +44 (0)121 331 6714.
Fees Notes
If you already have an equivalent level qualification, you may be charged a higher fee for your course. For further information visit the fees area of the Student Info section.
Further Information
For more details on all the courses, including job opportunities, alumni stories and experience, details of open and applicants days, visit: www.bcu.ac.uk/media. To speak to the school office call +44 (0)121 331 7279 or email media@bcu.ac.uk