Communication Studies, BA

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), China

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA	Full-time	3 - 4 years	September	CNY 88000 per year	CNY 88000 per year

About Communication Studies, BA - at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)

The BA Communication Studies programme will provide you with an understanding of the theories and practices of communication, including digital media technology, and the market mechanisms of the various media industries, equipping you with an international outlook and a sound understanding of the quickly changing media world. By studying this programme, you will:

Develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary perspectives that enable effective analysis of communications and the media
Gain a thorough working knowledge of the operation of communication systems
Develop an understanding of journalism and practical journalistic skills
Develop a comprehensive awareness of a range of techniques and approaches to communication and media
Promote a critical awareness of cultural and transcultural aspects of communications and the media, as well the contrasting Western and Chinese perspectives in the global media, including screen media and journalism
Gain practical experience in media production and an understanding of how the media function
Comprehend and apply digital media and understand how they are revolutionising the world we inhabit.

Why should I study Communication Studies at XJTLU?

You will graduate with a critical and theoretical knowledge of the contexts of communication studies in combination with developing practical skills in digital media production. You will have access to:

Language classes to improve your international employability
A digital media laboratory, featuring Apple iMac computers, Final Cut Pro X editing software and the Adobe suite of professional digital media production software
Sony high-definition digital video production kits for short film-making, digital media and documentary production
Cutting-edge film and TV studios to propel your media work to the next level
BA Communication Studies graduates, as with all XJTLU undergraduate programmes, will earn two degrees: An XJTLU degree from the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally recognised degree from the University of Liverpool, a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities.

Knowledge and skills

Upon completion of the programme you will understand the principal concepts of communication theory, and how these can be used to understand:

The way communication works across a range of media
The portrayal of China in western media from both historical and contemporary perspectives
News values, ethics, journalistic professional practice, and the various constraints on the news production process
The differences and similarities in the attitudes and values that permeate different media in China and English-speaking countries
The function and use of linguistic, rhetorical and persuasive devices in various forms of public communication, especially advertising, in a range of different media.

Modules

Year One
UK degrees are three years long whereas in China they are four, therefore we do accept students with certain qualifications directly into Year Two, which is the start of the main academic programme. Most students, however, enter into Year One, which provides you with a range of interesting modules, language classes and core skills for your degree.
Year Two
Compulsory modules:
- Analysing communication
- Media management
- Journalism: theory and practice
- Communication in China
- Media ethics.
Elective modules:
- Screen-writing for film and TV
- Perspectives on visual media
- Investigative journalism
- Introduction to linguistics
- Close reading.
Year Three
Compulsory modules:
- Media theory
- Adaptation across the media
- Digital media and video production
- Global media and entertainment
- Global journalism
- China and the digital revolution
Elective modules;
- Chinese cinema
- Translation
- Literature of the enlightenment
- Postcolonial literature
- Interpreting
- Jane Austen
Year Four
Compulsory modules:
- Final year project
- Theoretical debates in film studies
- Documentary
- Portrayal of China in Western media
- Intercultural communication
Elective modules:
- Technoculture
- European cinema
- Animation
- British romanticism
- Modern poetry
- The Gothic
- Postmodern literature

Careers

BA Communication Studies graduates may pursue a professional career within the media in print and online, or in national and international broadcast organisations. They may also go into public relations, advertising, and other areas where communication skills are crucial.

Notes about fees for this course

International students
RMB 88,000 per academic year
Early bird discount
All international students who accept their offer by 1 May 2018 will automatically qualify for a RMB 8,000 early bird discount.
Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students
RMB 88,000 per academic year
Early bird discount
All Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students who accept their offer by 1 May 2018 will automatically qualify for a RMB 8,000 early bird discount.
Mainland Chinese students
RMB 88,000 per academic year

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Please visit the entry requirements page for the comprehensive list of qualifications required to study at XJTLU.

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