Media BA (Hons)
Robert Gordon University
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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Location

Main Site - Aberdeen

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Full Time

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Start date

09-SEP-24

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Duration

4 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Main Site - Aberdeen

Study mode

Full time

Start date

09-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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Communication & Media Studies
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Robert Gordon University offers a BA (Hons) Media degree which incorporates both the theoretical and practical aspects relating to media. It will help you build a portfolio of production output and provide you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a specialist career in media.Our strong links with industry ensures the course content remains current and relevant for the real world of contemporary media. There is strong practitioner input, including guest speakers and live client projects. Our ...Read more

Robert Gordon University offers a BA (Hons) Media degree which incorporates both the theoretical and practical aspects relating to media. It will help you build a portfolio of production output and provide you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a specialist career in media.Our strong links with industry ensures the course content remains current and relevant for the real world of contemporary media. There is strong practitioner input, including guest speakers and live client projects. Our professional placements provide you with industry training in social media marketing, audience segmentation and content creation. You will have the opportunity to enhance your practical experience through your involvement in RGU Film, RGU TV, RADAR Magazine and working in the student radio station.

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CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
76th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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92nd
Media Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Media Studies graduate salary
£17,000
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Entry requirements

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6):

Pass Grades / Points required

May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers

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Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House Garthdee Road Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  1.6 miles away

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