Digital Media and Communications BA (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire
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The media and publishing industry is rapidly expanding and developing its digital media brands. These industries need specialist workers who understand different platforms of technology from content management systems to social media.By studying media, you will gain a theoretical understanding of media and will foster your ability to critically comment on media practice. Media combines theoretical and practical skills to enhance your creativity and the technical skills needed to go into the ...Read more

The media and publishing industry is rapidly expanding and developing its digital media brands. These industries need specialist workers who understand different platforms of technology from content management systems to social media.By studying media, you will gain a theoretical understanding of media and will foster your ability to critically comment on media practice. Media combines theoretical and practical skills to enhance your creativity and the technical skills needed to go into the media industry. By studying this subject you will become media practitioners working as a professional writer and content developers.Studying publishing alongside media you will learn how to create online publications within a legal and ethical framework. Students learn how to enhance their work with supportive visual content visual imagery, animation and short films as they explore the potential of publishing to a range of platforms including interactive websites and a variety of social media.Throughout the course you will be asked to run your own projects, design media campaigns, develop professional writing skills, design magazine layouts and websites while integrating publishing theory into practical projects. Publishing students need to be entrepreneurial, flexible, adaptable and committed, and we will help you develop these qualities.

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WUSCA ranking:
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46/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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61st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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84th
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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 - 77 = 23% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
23%
What students say
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Neha
22 Feb 24

The University of Hertfordshire offers a diverse experience. Positive aspects include modern facilities, strong industry connections, and a supportive learning environment. On..Read more

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A level:

BBC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

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112-120 UCAS points

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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Media Studies
62%
English Literature
27%
English Language & Literature
17%
Psychology
15%
History
15%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Neha
22 Feb 24
Digital Media and Communications BA (Hons)
The University of Hertfordshire offers a diverse experience. Positive aspects include modern facilities, strong industry connections, and a supportive learning environment. On...
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Jenna
05 Feb 24
Mass Communications BA (Hons)
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire (Herts) is nestled in the heart of the home counties, just 25 minutes north of London, with...

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