Media and Communications - BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Bringing together media practice and communications theory, this degree covers a broad spectrum of critical perspectives on the media and will introduce you to a range of contemporary media practices.Youll study in one of the worlds top media, communications and cultural studies departments, where youll be taught by leading industry professionals.We believe in the importance of both critical thinking and creativity. That’s why you’ll spend 50% of your time learning critical theories, and 50% of ...Read more

Bringing together media practice and communications theory, this degree covers a broad spectrum of critical perspectives on the media and will introduce you to a range of contemporary media practices.You'll study in one of the world's top media, communications and cultural studies departments, where you'll be taught by leading industry professionals.We believe in the importance of both critical thinking and creativity. That’s why you’ll spend 50% of your time learning critical theories, and 50% of your time gaining practical skills.On practice modules, you'll be taught by industry professionals engaged in TV, film, journalism, audio, photography, scriptwriting, short fiction, illustration, interactive media, animation, and media campaigning.Our forward-thinking theory modules will give you the opportunity to question the norm and learn about the media landscape of the future with topics ranging from Artificial Intelligence to Race and Technology.You'll be taught using industry-standard practice facilities, including TV/film, radio and photography studios, digital video and audio editing suites, and animation software and hardware.Length3 years full-time

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04 Apr 14

My college experience hasd been really good. For my advice to prospective students, I would say make sure that you make the most of it as it really is a once in a life time..Read more

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04 Apr 14

Goldsmiths has prepared me well for the professional working world. it is given me plenty of freedom to experiment creatively with a firm theoretical foundation. London is an..Read more

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04 Apr 14
Media and Communications with Foundation Year (Integrated Degree) - BA (Hons)
My college experience hasd been really good. For my advice to prospective students, I would say make sure that you make the most of it as it really is a once in a life time...
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04 Apr 14
Media and Communications with Foundation Year (Integrated Degree) - BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths has prepared me well for the professional working world. it is given me plenty of freedom to experiment creatively with a firm theoretical foundation. London is an...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham

Goldsmiths, University of London - a part of the esteemed University of London - is a pioneering institution in the UK’s capital....

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Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London Greater London SE14 6NW United Kingdom
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