Undergraduate Pathway Programme - Mass Communications

Course Description

This programme will prepare students for entry into the Second Year of the University of Hertfordshire BA (Hons) in Mass Communications . This is the University of Hertfordshire's preferred pathway for International Students wishing to pursue this degree, offering the opportunity to study complementary subjects in Film, Journalism, Digital Publishing and Media Culture.

Students benefit from the small group teaching at HIBT, and are instructed by University of Hertfordshire approved lecturers for the duration of the programme. Mass Communications is currently taught within the School of Humanities on the University of Hertfordshire's brand new de Havilland Campus but will form part of the new suite of courses offered by the forthcoming, state of the art, School of Media Studies.

An excellent choice for your career. A recent Department of Trade and Industry Report, DTI, UK Government, estimated a total of 1,322,000 people are employed in the creative industries in the UK. The sector includes publishing, television and film, advertising, design and marketing. If you have a qualification in Mass Communications, employment opportunities are extensive - both in the UK and around the world. To enable students to take advantage of this, HIBT offer a unique media and communications pathway.

Programme structure

International Foundation – Certificate Level (2 Semesters)

Core modules:

Semester 1

• English for Academic Purposes

(students with 5.5 IELTS or equivalent can gain exemption from this semester)

Semester 2

• Foundations of Business
• Introduction to Mass Communications
• Statistics
• Principles of Computing
• Professional Communication

1st Year Degree – Diploma Level (2 Semesters)

Core modules:

• Introduction to British Media
• Introduction to Media Communications
• Introduction to Film Theory
• Introduction to Film Studies
• Journalism – Law and Ethics
• Journalism Skills – Print, News and Features
• Web Animation
• Introduction to Digital Publishing

2nd Year Entry @ UH

• BA (Hons) Mass Communications
• Some of the modules you can study include:
• Media and Society
• Media in an International Context
• Making a Documentary and Digital Production
• Celebrity and the Media
• British Film
• The New Hollywood
• Film Production
• Journalism Professional Portfolio

Fees

International Foundation, one (1) semester (minimum IELTS 5.5 entry): £4,200

International Foundation, two (2) semesters: £6,200

Diploma Level, two (2) semesters: £7,200

Start Dates

The International Foundation in Mass Communications programme commences each semester at HIBT: February, June and October.

The Diploma (1st Year Degree) only begins in our September/October intake and follows the University’s normal academic year.

School of Humanities

The School of Humanities has achieved very high standards in learning, teaching and pastoral support which have been rewarded with the highest grades possible by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). The School of Humanities ensures that all their courses are relevant to the world of work through active links with regional employers across a range of industries and professions. Close links with prestigious bodies, such as the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Heritage Lottery Foundation and The Mind Association, attract valuable research funding. As a result, many of the School’s graduates have an excellent record of gaining employment in the media, publishing, teaching, and information management, where skills in analysis, communication and evaluation are highly valued.