BA MEDIA AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH A PLACEMENT YEAR
BA MEDIA AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH A PLACEMENT YEAR
Immerse yourself in the worlds of media, communication, and international development and study the complex relationship between them.
Discover the ways charities and other development organisations communicate about famine, poverty and migration and how they affect public attitudes. Explore why some humanitarian crises make it onto our TV screens and others don’t, and ask what effect this has on government policy.
You’ll also ask: how important is press freedom and freedom of speech in promoting democracy and economic growth? What is the impact of social media in developing countries – do Facebook and Twitter encourage citizens' engagement with politics or do they undermine genuine political participation?
These are just some of the key questions and problems you’ll explore on this fascinating course.
About
You’ll study both media and international development on this innovative course and the relationship between them. The media are important to all aspects of international development, from promoting political participation, raising public awareness about key social issues affecting our increasingly globalised world, to facilitating the flow of information within and across borders. At the same time, the media are central to encouraging charitable donations, promoting human rights and delivering public health messages during emergencies.
This course will enable you to bring an international outlook to a career in media. You’ll also be able to bring an in depth understanding of media to a career in international development. You’ll graduate well prepared for careers in NGO communications, development journalism, humanitarian communication and media development.
This degree is unique in the UK in combining media and international development studies side by side. In both fields you’ll be taught by internationally renowned academic experts. We’re actively involved in research across the globe, working with many national and international development agencies, media organisations and civil society actors.
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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.Placement Year and Study Abroad
In your third year, you will spend 9-12 months in a full-time development placement, before returning to your studies in the final year. This placement will allow you to gain invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice.
You are expected to source your placement yourself, but support is available from the School staff and the Careers Service. Please note we cannot guarantee any student a work placement as this decision rests with potential employers. If you have not successfully secured a work placement by the end of your second year you will be transferred onto one of the three-year programmes.
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After the Course
You’ll graduate with knowledge and skills valued by a vast range of organisations related to international development. These include government agencies the United Nations, private sector companies, consultancy firms, and the many hundreds of large and small non-government organisations that focus on development and humanitarian work.
Some of our alumni are working for organisations such as Stonewall, Women’s Aid and Public Media Alliance. Many of our alumni have also gone to work in the media. Recent graduates have become freelance film-makers, photographers and travel writers and even set up their own production companies.
You could pursue numerous career paths combining both media and international development such as NGO communications, development journalism, marketing and media development.
Or you could use the academic and transferable skills gained from our degrees for careers in business, the voluntary and public sector, education and academia.
You will also be perfectly equipped to continue your studies with a masters degree across a wide range of fields such as international development, international politics, media and communication, journalism studies and beyond.
Career destinations
Career destinations related to your degree include:
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Charities and NGOs
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Development journalism
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International organisations
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Media organisations
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Marketing and Communications
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Travel writer
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Assessment for Year 1
Throughout your course, you’ll be assessed across a combination of coursework and written exams.
Throughout your first year, you will be able to demonstrate what you have learnt through a combination of assessments. This might be an essay, a group presentation, a project, or an exam – depending on which modules you choose. You will also benefit from the opportunity to test the knowledge you have acquired through a range of ‘formative’ assessments, and receive written feedback from your lecturers.
Assessment for Year 2
Throughout your course, you’ll be assessed across a combination of coursework and written exams.
In your second year, you’ll again be assessed by a combination of coursework and written exams. You will have the opportunity to prepare for these assessments through various formative assignments. You will also get personal feedback on each piece of coursework you submit to help you improve your future submissions.
Beginners' Language Modules
You can select from a wide range of language modules. For more information, and for a full list of available module options, please visit our Language Options page.
Assessment for Year 4
You’ll critically reflect on key issues in a variety of settings: lectures, workshops, seminars, and film screenings. At all times, you’ll benefit from cutting-edge academic materials.
Through seminar group work and presentations you’ll be able to develop transferable skills. These will include articulating an argument both orally and in writing and presenting academic information in a lucid and cogent manner.
The precise balance of coursework and exams will once again depend on your module choices. On the core Media Production for Development module, you will be able to demonstrate the practical skills you acquired by producing a short film/documentary. Your dissertation contributes a significant amount to your final grade. It’s an important opportunity for you to develop and demonstrate your skills in interdisciplinary analysis in a self-motivated study. Throughout the year, you will receive detailed feedback on all of your coursework.
Beginners' Language Modules
You can select from a wide range of language modules. For more information, and for a full list of available module options, please visit our Language Options page.
Assessment for Year 1
Throughout your course, you’ll be assessed across a combination of coursework and written exams.
Throughout your first year, you will be able to demonstrate what you have learnt through a combination of assessments. This might be an essay, a group presentation, a project, or an exam – depending on which modules you choose. You will also benefit from the opportunity to test the knowledge you have acquired through a range of ‘formative’ assessments, and receive written feedback from your lecturers.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 2
Throughout your course, you’ll be assessed across a combination of coursework and written exams.
In your second year, you’ll again be assessed by a combination of coursework and written exams. You will have the opportunity to prepare for these assessments through various formative assignments. You will also get personal feedback on each piece of coursework you submit to help you improve your future submissions.
Beginners' Language Modules
You can select from a wide range of language modules. For more information, and for a full list of available module options, please visit our Language Options page.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 4
You’ll critically reflect on key issues in a variety of settings: lectures, workshops, seminars, and film screenings. At all times, you’ll benefit from cutting-edge academic materials.
Through seminar group work and presentations you’ll be able to develop transferable skills. These will include articulating an argument both orally and in writing and presenting academic information in a lucid and cogent manner.
The precise balance of coursework and exams will once again depend on your module choices. On the core Media Production for Development module, you will be able to demonstrate the practical skills you acquired by producing a short film/documentary. Your dissertation contributes a significant amount to your final grade. It’s an important opportunity for you to develop and demonstrate your skills in interdisciplinary analysis in a self-motivated study. Throughout the year, you will receive detailed feedback on all of your coursework.
Beginners' Language Modules
You can select from a wide range of language modules. For more information, and for a full list of available module options, please visit our Language Options page.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
A Levels
ABB or BBB with an A in the Extended ProjectBTEC
DDM excluding BTEC Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business AdministrationScottish highers
AAABBScottish highers advanced
BCCIrish leaving certificate
3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3Access course
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3European Baccalaureate
75%International Baccalaureate
32 pointsGCSE offer
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.Additional entry requirements
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as:
BA Geography and International Development with a Foundation Year
BA International Development with a Foundation Year
INTO UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
If you do not meet the academic and/or English requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO University of East Anglia offers guaranteed progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree:
International Foundation in Pharmacy Health and Life Science (for Year 1 entry to UEA)
International Foundation in Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences (for Year 1 entry to UEA)
International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering (for Year 1 entry to UEA)
International Foundation in Business Economics Society and Culture (for Year 1 entry to UEA)
International Foundation in Humanities and Law (for Year 1 entry to UEA)
Alternative Entry Requirements
UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher levels in addition to A levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher Level. In addition some degree programmes require specific subjects at a higher level.
Students for whom english is a foreign language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) for year 1 entry
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Please click here to see our full list.
INTO University of East Anglia
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
Interviews
Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Track. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.Gap year
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.Intakes
This course is open to UK and International applicants. The annual intake is in September each year.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds.
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course related costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of additional course-related costs.
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How to Apply
Applications need to be made via the Universities Colleges and Admissions Services (UCAS), using the UCAS Apply option.
UCAS Apply is an online application system that allows you to apply for full-time Undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. It is made up of different sections that you need to complete. Your application does not have to be completed all at once. The application allows you to leave a section partially completed so you can return to it later and add to or edit any information you have entered. Once your application is complete, it is sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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