Transcript Communication and Media Studies

Communication
and Media
Studies at
Loughborough
www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ss
UCAS Visit Day
Communication and Media Studies Programme
12.30
•Meet the Communication and Media Studies teaching team, followed by
buffet lunch in Room U.0.05
1.30
•Introduction to the Communication and Media Studies Degree Programme
by Dr Sabina Mihelj, Programme Director in Room U.0.05
2.00
•Media Centre presentation & meet our current students in Room U.0.05
2.15
•Address by Professor David Deacon, Head of Department in Room U.0.05
2.20
•Campus tour, led by our current students
3:15
•Student Accommodation tour starting in Butler Court Reception
4.00 approx
•End of proceedings
Programme Director and Admissions Tutor
Dr Sabina Mihelj
[email protected]
The University Experience
• A learning experience: Gaining specialist
knowledge and skills in a chosen area
– What kind of degree?
• A social and personal experience: Opportunities to
develop your general interests, skills and experience
– What kind of university?
Choosing the Degree
Key points to consider:
•Employment record,
careers support & work
experience opportunities
•Teaching and research
excellence + What and
how will I learn?
•Extracurricular activities,
study & work abroad
opportunities etc.
Employment Record
94 % of our 2011 graduates were in employed or in
further study within 6 months from graduation*
A sample of first destinations
…assistant brand manager … production assistant at Kudos
[Law and Order] … working at post-production at the BBC…
… marketing account manager for Nike … PR officer for the
local council … trainee at Vodafone… journalist … publicity
officer … teacher … regional coordinator for a charity …
‘The reputation of Loughborough is the reason
I’ve had so many interviews during the recession.’
Antonia Metcalfe, Graduated 2010, Account Manager at
Bright Blue Day, an agency specialising in creative campaigns
* Graduate Employment Market Statistics
Professional Careers Support
• Award-winning Careers and
Employability Centre
• Dedicated careers advisor
for CMS students
• Work shadowing
• Careers fairs
• Internships
• One-to-one advice
• Workshops
More info: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/careers/index.html
Employability Skills & Placement
Opportunities
• Transferable skills – a key
part of the curriculum
Poster design, oral
presentations, writing skills,
debating skills …
• Subject-specific
practical skills
Interviewing, focus groups,
audience research …
• Placement opportunities
Year-long (3+1 degree)
Short-term
Teaching and Research Excellence
• We have a long-standing
reputation for providing high quality
teaching
• Teachers are leading academic
figures in the field
• Favourable staff-student ratio,
accessibility of teachers
What will I learn?
Media and Cultural
Industries
Theory
Analytical &
practical skills
Year 1
• Media Landscapes
• The Press
• Broadcasting
• Audio-visual Media
• Constructing
Meaning
• Study Skills
• Researching
Communications 1
Year 2
• PR & Advertising
• Film
• Communication,
Media and Cultural
Theory
• Researching
Communications 2
Year 3
• Digital Media
• Television
• Documentary
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• Current debates in CMS
Plus:
A choice of optional modules in each year including languages
(40 out of 120 credits each year)
Final year dissertation on a topic of your own choice (40 credits)
How will I learn?
• Contact time per
week
• Only time-tabled
classes counted
Year 1
Year 2
12.5h
11h
Year 3
8h
•Lectures, seminars, practical classes and workshops
•One-to-one tutorials and supervision, individual advice
during office hours
•Individual meetings with Personal Tutors
•Small to medium class sizes (c. 40 per cohort – typical
class size for all core modules)
Compare us with other degrees:
http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/find-out-more/key-information-set
Study & Work Abroad Opportunities
Erasmus exchange scheme
•Choice of 9 EU countries, some teach in English
•1 semester in Year 2, marks count
•Grant
International student exchange scheme
•USA, Canada & Australia
•1 semester in Year 2, marks count
•No grant
Work Abroad scheme – English language tutor
•Paid position + grant
Extracurricular Opportunities for CMS
Ours is not a vocational
degree, but you will have
plenty of opportunities to
develop work-related skills …
The Brockington Review
•Student-run on-line magazine,
launched in 2011
Student Union’s Media Centre
•Radio station, Label magazine,
TV production facilities, PR …
Choosing the University
Key points to consider:
•Campus-based or city-based
university?
•Reputation
•Facilities
Advantages of a campus-based
university
• Convenience
• Community
• Safety
• Cost control
Indicators of excellence
• National Student
Satisfaction Survey: Top
5 for overall satisfaction
• Highly successful
Student Union – owned
and run by students
• Best Student
Experience Award,
2006-2011, THES
• Unrivalled sporting
facilities – attractive for
employers
• The Queens
Anniversary Prize
• Vibrant Halls of
Residence culture
Lufbra Students’ Union
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100s of clubs and societies
LUSU radio, cable TV, magazine
Shops and facilities
Nursery
Venues
www.lufbra.net
Loughborough sport
• 100s of sports clubs
• English National Cricket Academy, English Institute
for Sport
• A wealth of opportunities for recreational sports!
Loughborough – town
• Market town …
cinema …
theatre … clubs
… bars … coffee
shops …
restaurants …
supermarkets
• Vicinity of
Leicester and
Nottingham
UCAS Visit Day
Communication and Media Studies Programme
12.30
•Meet the Communication and Media Studies teaching team, followed by
buffet lunch in Room U.0.05
1.30
•Introduction to the Communication and Media Studies Degree Programme
by Dr Sabina Mihelj, Programme Director in Room U.0.05
2.00
•Media Centre presentation & meet our current students in Room U.0.05
2.15
•Address by Professor David Deacon, Head of Department in Room U.0.05
2.20
•Campus tour, led by our current students
3:15
•Student Accommodation tour starting in Butler Court Reception
4.00 approx
•End of proceedings
Programme Director and Admissions Tutor
Dr Sabina Mihelj
[email protected]