We provide a supportive and informal learning environment, staffed by tutors who are focused on your learning needs. This course encourages you to develop independent learning skills as well as the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a group. You will be taught discipline specific knowledge. You will also develop transferable intellectual and professional skills, which will be directly relatable to your future career. We use technology to enhance your learning experience on this course, including tools such as electronic reading lists that will guide your preparation for seminars and independent research. Each module is accompanied by a 'Blackboard' eLearning portal that contains lecture slides and assessment information. Electronic Submission and Feedback (eSAF) is used to hand-in and provide feedback on on your assessments. You will have access to our award winning library, which not only provides access to a vast array of books and journal articles, but also supplies high quality training guidance materials that will support your personal and professional development. As a pathway degree, the BA (hons) Mass Communication framework provides greater opportunities to tailor your degree to your future career aspirations than most other courses usually offer. The course's core and option modules provide you with a detailed knowledge of mass communications, encompass, media and cultural theory, media organisations, technological innovations, creative industries, and consumers. The first two years of the course will follow a core programme of study, whether you have chosen to study Mass Communication as a single subject or combined with Advertising, Business or Public Relations. In your third year you will specialise by undertaking specific modules and completing a major project or dissertation applicable to your chosen area. You will be assessed via a wide variety of methods including essays, presentations, exams and blogs. The variety of assessment mechanisms will develop your ability to present your ideas in a variety of forms, thereby encouraging you to become a flexible and dynamic thinker.

International Foundation Programme OR 1st Year Undergraduate: Certificate of Secondary Education and an acceptable grade from a recognised Foundation programme - Average of 4 in Certificate of Secondary Education and all Bs in Foundation Programme OR First year of Bachelor degree/Bakalvr - minimum GPA 3/Satisfactory