COURSE CURRICULUM

In Year 1 of the Media and Popular Culture degree, students complete core modules totaling 120 credits, laying the foundation for their studies. Modules include Understanding Media Texts, Industries, and Audiences, which explores media production and audience consumption, and Television Skills, which introduces university learning and collaboration. Radio & Podcast Production focuses on audio production techniques, while Investigating Media Texts, Industries, and Audiences teaches research methods and analysis. Creative Production 1 develops technical skills in media production, and the Community and Industry Collaboration module offers hands-on experience in real-world projects.Year 2 requires 60 credits of core modules, such as Researching the Broadcast Media, which delves deeper into broadcast industries, and Documentary & Features, which builds on Year 1 production skills. Creative Production 2 enhances students' production abilities, focusing on original content. Students also complete at least 20 credits from modules like Work Placement, Live Project, or Collaborative Practice, gaining professional experience. Optional modules include Comedy in Media and Popular Culture, Digital Storytelling, and Radio Documentary and Podcast Production, offering specialization in digital media and content creation.In the final year, students complete two core modules: Creative Production 3, where they further develop production skills and create a portfolio of work, and Major Project Preparation, which involves creating a detailed plan for their major project. Students must also choose one of three Major Project options: Dissertation, Hybrid, or Production, each allowing for different approaches to research and production.Students also select at least 40 credits from optional modules like Media Activism, Social Media Practices, and Digital Futures. Other options include Audio Drama and Podcast Writing, Audience and User Experience, and modules on gender, race, and popular music. These options allow students to specialize and prepare for diverse roles in the media and creative industries.