The media industries are rapidly expanding, particularly with the recent growth of digital media. Studying on this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required for a specialist career in the media. It will enable you to build an impressive portfolio of experience in media production and strengthen key transferable communication skills.

Theoretical and practical aspects of the audio visual industries are incorporated into this course. These will prepare you for a career in areas such as radio and TV broadcasting, film production, interactive media, online content creation and development, advertising, and in corporate production.

The course has strong links with industry and frequent visits to relevant media companies are arranged, including the BBC, STV and local radio stations. There is a great deal of practitioner input, with a range of guest speakers and live client projects and the course includes a placement experience within the media industries.

Stage 1

• Professional Writing
• The Media Business
• Visual Culture and Design
• Marketing
• Communication Principles and Theory
• Digital Media Platforms And Practices
• Digital Animation

Stage 2

• Documentary Discourse and Practice
• Journalism Studies
• Advertising Communication
• Media Production Project
• Media Semiotics and Discourse
• Web Design

Stage 3

Studying at Aberdeen Business School Route

• Media History
• Interactive Media Project
• Communication Project Management
• Communication Project Practice
• Placement OR Media Theory and Practice

Studying Abroad Route

Semester One

• Foreign University Study

Semester Two

• Placement
• Communication Project Practice

Stage 4

• Research Methods
• Dissertation
• Three elective modules from:
  • Postmodern Culture
  • Journalism into Fiction
  • Business Creativity
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Women and Media
  • Intercultural Communication
• Two elective modules from:
  • Political Communication
  • Cinema and Society
  • Media Strategy
  • Celebrity Culture
  • Leadership
  • Corporate Ethics

SQA Higher: BBCC including English at B.

GCE A Level: CCC including English

Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: B2B2C1C1 including English at B.

IB Diploma: 26 points, including Higher English at grade 5.

Alternative Qualifications: Overseas qualifications and access programmes will be considered on an individual basis. Applications are welcomed from students with alternative qualifications and relevant work experience.

Degree Link Programme: A relevant HNC from one of our partner FE Colleges may be considered for year 2 entry. A relevant HND from one of our partner FE Colleges may be considered for year 3 entry.

* All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

Placement

The six-week industrial placement in year 3 provides you with the opportunity to gain practical experience in an area of your choice within the media industries. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience and establish links with potential employers. Links exist with a range of media organisations and include television and radio broadcasting companies, as well as magazine and newspaper publishers. You may also be placed in promotional and marketing roles, or within web design companies.

Study Abroad

The course also offers the opportunity to undertake an international study exchange or work placement during the first semester of year 3 through the Erasmus scheme.

If you are a Scottish resident or EU national you are not liable to pay fees and should apply to SAAS for funding.

Students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website:

• England - http://www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk/ 
• Wales - http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/ 
• Northern Ireland - http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/

Scholarships

• Information on Information, Communication & Media Scholarships

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

All applications should be made through UCAS. You must apply online at www.ucas.com/students/apply.

Once you register and create your username and password you are guided through the process of applying. After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account and you can see the progress of your application, view and respond to your offers.

The media industry encompasses a wide range of careers and is expanding further with the growth of digital media. Possible careers are in areas such as radio and TV, animation, computer games, commercials, interactive media, corporate production and photo imaging. Job titles include that of television and radio researcher, web designer, advertising executive, producer, presenter, journalist and writer.