Media and Communications with Foundation Year (Integrated Degree) - BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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This is a four-year degree at Goldsmiths. If you successfully achieve the progression requirements of the foundation year, you can continue with the full-time three-year BA (Hons) Media & Communications degree.There are no formal entrance requirements, you just need to demonstrate a lively interest in the world of the mediaYoull develop an understanding of media theory and media practice, and the confidence and skills necessary to progress to our BA Media & Communications degreeYoull begin to ...Read more

This is a four-year degree at Goldsmiths. If you successfully achieve the progression requirements of the foundation year, you can continue with the full-time three-year BA (Hons) Media & Communications degree.There are no formal entrance requirements, you just need to demonstrate a lively interest in the world of the mediaYou'll develop an understanding of media theory and media practice, and the confidence and skills necessary to progress to our BA Media & Communications degreeYou'll begin to develop production skills in TV and video, radio, video animation and photographyYou'll attend a study skills module as part of the programme, to develop your academic writing and research skillsThe Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies has been ranked 2nd in the UK for 'world-leading or internationally excellent' research (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and 12th in the world (2nd in the UK) in the 2022 QS World Rankings for communication and media studies.PP39Length1 year (Foundation) PLUS 3 years (undergraduate degree).

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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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SR
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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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SR
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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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