Chindu Shreedharan MA Programme Leader Media and Communication

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1 Chindu Shreedharan MA Programme Leader Media and Communication

2 Webinar content Bournemouth University overview The Faculty of Media and Communication Our course portfolio Work placements Research Bournemouth University International College Entry requirements Scholarships Support available Accommodation & Bournemouth Q & A

3 A Top University Awarded a Queen s Anniversary Prize for Higher & Further Education 89% of graduates employed/in further study within six months of graduating* BU has over 17,000 students including 2,000 international students from 100 different countries Dedicated international support *Destination of Higher Education Leavers Survey 2012/13

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5 The Faculty of Media and Communication Four academic departments: Media Production Advertising, Marketing & Communication Animation Journalism and Communication 182 postgraduate students of which 93 are international students Over 40 different nationalities Dedicated international support via our Postgraduate Academic Study Skills programme Work experience opportunities now available at postgraduate level

6 Our facilities 60 seat screening room E-learning resources and group work areas

7 Our facilities Social spaces

8 Our course portfolio Our courses aim to provide: academic content geared to the professions a student-centred learning environment emphasis on intellectual achievement and employability real business/practical experience

9 Our course portfolio Postgraduate courses Journalism Studies MA Multimedia Journalism MA Media and Communication MA Key facts Course fees ( 2015/16) UK/EU: 7,500 Non-EU: 13,000 Literary Media MA (Full time, Part time) Adaptation MA (Full time, Part time) 5% early bird discount on fees if you pay your tuition fee before or within seven days of enrolment

10 Journalism Studies MA September 2015/16 This MA course in Journalism Studies aims to develop postgraduates who can critically explore the ways in which journalism and the news industries operate and influence society at large. There is a focus on how new media forms and practices are facilitating a transformational shift in news and journalism, with a particular interest in the impact of the internet on journalism practices and news economics. Course details: 1 year full-time with optional 3 week placement Career opportunities Computer-aided researcher and investigator Social media and digital communication specialist Civic media strategist/consultant Communication and research officer for government and nongovernment organisations Further research in academia (e.g. MPhil or PhD)

11 MA Multimedia Journalism Career opportunities September 2015/16 Convergence defines this award-winning journalism course the first in the UK to explore the full potential of multi-platform news publishing. It is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. With their full multi-skilling, graduates of this course can cover any news or feature story for the web, for television, and for radio. They can easily take a story from one medium and transfer it into another television to radio radio to online text. Course details: 1 year full-time with 3 week placement Online content editors Journalists in any medium Multimedia news producers Social media managers Web Editors, producers, journalists and digital developers Magazine editors Online creative advertising International and local Public Relations Press Officers; Political speechwriting Digital Media Executives, Content Managers

12 MA Media and Communications September 2015/16 MA Media and Communication offers you the opportunity study communication and media theory at an advanced level. This full-time course, which welcomes students from a range of undergraduate study disciplines, allows you to engage with communication and media theories and to consider their application to professional practice Career Opportunities Communication specialist Journalist Media relation and PR Various roles in advertising Marketing Researcher (academy, NGOs) Course details: 1 year - 18 months (optional placement)

13 MA Literary Media September 2015/16 MA Literary Media enables students to combine the skills of literary analysis developed during an undergraduate degree with a series of new theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of English in a range of different media. It invites students to explore the proposition that literature exists in a number of different forms, from film to print fiction, and from the internet to television. Course details: 1 year Full time or 2 years Part time Career Opportunities Scriptwriting Broadcasting Publishing Law Librarianship Information Management; Print Journalism Radio Production The Charity Sector Corporate Communications Teaching

14 MA Adaptation September 2015/16 MA Adaptation is a unique opportunity to study this emerging field (which cuts across disciplines such as Cultural Studies, English, Film Studies, Media and Communication) at Master s level. The course looks at the creative process of moving between different art forms or media and enables you to develop your skills in analysing that process. It combines literary analysis with cultural criticism, creative writing and new media storytelling with a modern and contemporary focus. Career Opportunities Scriptwriting Broadcasting Publishing Librarianship Print Journalism Radio Production Teaching Course details: 1 year Full time or 2 years Part time

15 Delivery & assessment Range of delivery methods, including lectures, seminars & guest lectures Emphasis on Self-Managed Learning Wide range of assessment methods used including reports, presentations & examinations Combination of individual and group work

16 Research degrees Research degrees Masters by Research (MRes) Master of Philosophy (Mphil) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) We welcome applications for projects linked to any of our research areas BU provides a range of fully-funded and match-funded PhD studentships to support outstanding candidates For more information about our research themes and academic expertise, visit: /research

17 Bournemouth University International College Our courses Pre-Master s Master s Enhancement Programme Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme Preparatory English tuition

18 Scholarships September 2015 UK/EU students* Academic Excellence Scholarship - worth 2,000 BU Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship - most promising postgraduate applicant 100% tuition fee waiver BU sports scholarships - up to 5,000 BU music scholarships - up to 1,000 The Business School Dean's Scholarship (part-time course) Non-EU students* Academic Excellence Scholarship - 3,000 BU Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship - 50% tuition fee reduction BU Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship - most promising applicant -100% tuition fee waiver The Business School Dean s Scholarship - 50% tuition fee reduction The Business School Dean s MBA Scholarship - 25% or 50% tuition fee reduction The Reham Al Farra Scholarship for an overseas student * Our September 2015 scholarships are still to be confirmed, but are likely to be as above.

19 Support available Academic support Disability & Additional Learning Support Language Centre Library & Learning Support Study Support o Academic writing o Critical analysis o Exam and revision techniques o Presentations o Referencing o Avoiding plagiarism Dedicated International Student Support Specialist International Student Support Officer providing dedicated one to one Academic and Pastoral support both pre and post arrival at BU. Health and wellbeing Chaplaincy Counselling Medical Centre

20 Bournemouth a great place to study and live

21 Bournemouth a great place to study and live

22 Any questions? Find out more information: Meet BU in your country: /international Local contacts in your country: /representatives Online Seminars and Chats: /online-events Open Days: /opendays Contact askbu Tel: Visit: /askbu Fees and funding: /pg-funding Course information: /courses