Global Communication and Media (Dual Degree), BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA (Hons)	Full-time	3 years	September	find out	find out

About Global Communication and Media (Dual Degree), BA (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Entertainment and information media now influence almost every part of our lives, while the emergence of global communication technologies has changed how we consume, create and share media across social, cultural, geographic, political and economic divides.

Set yourself up for a career as a global media professional capable of navigating this challenging yet exciting environment on this Global Communication and Media dual degree.

You'll study in Portsmouth and spend a year at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia.

Course Highlights

Discover how effective communication can contribute to a more tolerant and inclusive society
Explore the latest professional techniques and methodologies used by national and international journalists, film directors, broadcasters and media professionals
Use the latest digital technologies and facilities such as a fully equipped newsroom and broadcasting studios
Learn from expert staff with industry-relevant experience who are engaged in research projects that analyse and inform the future of communication and media
Boost your CV with opportunities to go on work placements and work on projects with local, national and global organisations

Careers and opportunities

It's predicted the world’s entertainment and media sector revenue will grow to be worth more than $2.6 trillion by 2025 (PWC, 2021). This should create a significant demand for media and communications graduates.

When you complete this course, you'll have the knowledge and professional skills that will set you up for a career in media and communications in the UK and beyond, in public or private organisations or as a freelancer.

You could also use the communication, team working and research skills you develop in other sectors.

What areas can you work in with a global communication and media degree?

Areas you could work in include:

journalism
media research
film and video production/direction
scriptwriting
broadcasting – scheduling, video editing, production management
public relations
marketing
corporate communications
advertising

You could also go on to postgraduate study, for example, by studying an MA or MRES.

Graduate destinations

Previous Portsmouth graduates have gone onto work for organisations such as:

Sky
Premier League Productions
Disney UK
Discovery UK
Cosmopolitan
Vogue
BBC
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Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance

Entry requirements

112-120 points from 3 A levels or equivalent.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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