Media and Communication
Birmingham City University
UCAS Code: 003P | Higher National Diploma - HND
Entry requirements
A level
A maximum of 3 subjects are considered. These can be other A/S Levels (as long in a different subject) A-Levels or Level 3 equivalents.
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications (AS Levels must be in different subject to A-Levels) to obtain 48 pts
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at Level 3. Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered
Must be in a topic related to the subject being applied for. " Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have these or are not undertaking them, we accept other Level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB Diploma will be accepted
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 48 tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. This must include English Language taken at either Ordinary Level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level minimum grade H1/H7 (or A-D / A1-D3 up to and including 2016
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
" Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Achieve a minimum of 48 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers. Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades DDD Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of DD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of DD in two Highers).
Achieve a minimum of 48 tariff points achieved in either five Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of grades DDDDD is required. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve grades of DD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of DD in two Highers.
T Level
in Digital Production, Design and Development or Media, Broadcast and Production
UCAS Tariff
Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
" Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
About this course
This course offers an inspiring introduction to the production, theoretical and professional aspects of media. It gives you a solid and respected platform from which you can progress to further study or present yourself as a competent and credible candidate for employment in the media and communication industries.
We strongly believe in the practical application of theory to real-life situations. We are fortunate to have very strong links with employers in the media industry, who see great value in our approach.
Modules you study include Broadcast Production, Research Methods and Academic Skills, History and Structure of the Media, Media texts and Cultural Contexts, and Professional Studies, in which Birmingham Metropolitan College will support you in securing a two-week placement in a media production business.
Your studies cover key aspects of audio, the moving image, journalism, and television studio practice.
You explore broadcast journalism, photography and photojournalism, radio features and documentary television production, as well as television drama and film studies.
You focus on future employment in a Career Development workshop. You also gain the crucial research and academic techniques to enable you to effectively source, collate and analyse information.
This HND qualification can give you direct entry to the second or third year of our BA (Hons) Media and Communication or BA (Hons) Media Production courses. You would need to successfully complete the HND award and achieve a merit profile across the two years of HND programme for third year entry. Students who achieve a Pass profile would be considered for second year entry. Close working between the College and the University ensures that students on the HND will cover much of the same content as first-year students at University.
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Birmingham School of Media
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