Course Information & Syllabus
Course Information :
The course explores the diverse patterns of human communication, with particular attention to mass media. The programme is based on Media and Cultural Studies, including the study of language. In addition to the core study you can also choose options in sociology and psychology, as well as media production modules, including radio, television and
print journalism. Communication, Cultural and Media theory elements include cultural theory and popular culture; language, gender and power; the history of the mass media; popular TV genres; cultural representation of women;
culture and consumption; Indian, American and British cinema.
Year 1 :
Media Studies I
Language
Research Methods
Cultural Representation of Women
TV Studies
History of the Press
History of the Cinema
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Options:
Radio Production
Live Radio Production
Print Production
The Television Studio
Video Production
Photography
Introduction to New Media Production
Research and Interviewing
Year 2 :
Language II
Cultural Theory and Popular Culture
Academic Research Skills
Culture and Consumption
Sexual Identities
Media Law & Ethics
Indian Film and Society
Film Theory and Criticism
History of Mass Media
Nationalism, Racism and Identity
Social Psychology
Sociology of Crime and Criminal Justice
Arts and Entertainment Writing for Journalists
156 Media Constructions of Race
Options:
Radio Journalism 1
Print Journalism 1
Video Production 1
Radio Production 1
Television Studio Operations 1
Studio, Narrative, Genre
Live Radio and Commercial Production
An Introduction to Multimedia
Documentary Photography
New Media Production
Coursework & Assessment :
You will be expected to spend a considerable amount of time working independently outside time tabled class time.
You could be researching an essay, or editing a video project, or preparing for a presentation and we expect students to
manage their own self-directed study time.
Careers :
Graduates go on to professional and administrative positions in industry, particularly in the media, the arts and
the voluntary sector. It is an invaluable foundation for a career in public relations, marketing, organizational
communications, advertising or journalism. 