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MDIS Singapore
Students must apply via one of the following online application forms:-
Stage 2 (Evenings)
Course starts: 12 June 2023Apply now
Stage 2 (Day)
Course starts: 11 September 2023Apply now
Stage 3 (Day)
Course starts: 25 December 2023Apply now
IACT
Students must apply via one of the following online application forms:-
Full Time
Course starts: 28 August 2023Apply now
Full time
Course starts: 28 August 2023Apply now
Explore the diverse patterns of human communication within the mass media. Gain a comprehensive understanding of media power, media use, and its increasing significance in contemporary culture and society. Understand the many techniques of communication along with other valuable skills.
This mainly theoretical course covers a diverse range of topics that include: cultural theory and popular culture; language, gender and power; the history of the mass media; popular TV genres; cultural representation of women; culture and consumption; and American, British, European and Asian cinema. You may choose to complement this theoretical base with practical or studio-based modules, such as journalism, photography, language studies, video production, radio production and new media production.
You will gain a good grounding in the many techniques of communication along with other valuable skills, such as presentation/oral skills, critical analysis, written and research skills. This knowledge and skill will prepare you for a variety of careers, ranging from journalism to PR, communication officers and within media production. Other graduates have pursued postgraduate study, teaching (PGCE) and working in the public sector.
Please contact your Study Centre for the duration and mode of this course.
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group work and e-learning. We encourage you to develop independent study skills.
As well as assessments that count towards your degree, there are also on-going assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include essays, reports, written coursework, projects and presentations.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
Please contact the study centre for more information on their specific requirements and equivalent qualifications from outside the UK.
Please contact the study centre for more information on fees.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
This degree provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers in the media. Your knowledge and transferable skills will also be relevant to roles in many businesses and the public sector.
Examples of possible careers for Media, Culture and Communication graduates include:
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