Cardiff School Journalism,
Media and Cultural Studies
Undergraduate Degree Programmes
Entry 2015
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One of the best institutions in Britain . . .
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academic and research excellence
boasts one of the best graduate
employment rates in Britain. Students don’t just get any old job either
-most secure degree level posts with decent starting salaries
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Q You’ll be part of a Russell Group university - one of the UK’s world-class universities with global recognition.
Q You can choose from more than 300 degree programmes. The Cardiff University degree is known and respected worldwide, with a substantial number accredited by the professions and other external bodies.
Q You’ll benefit from outstanding teaching in a research-led environment.
Q Staff include a Nobel Laureate and numerous Fellows of the Royal Society.
A leading university . . .
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Q You’ll live in a friendly, compact and safe city, with all of your study, living and leisure needs within walking distance.
Q Your money will go further at Cardiff with capital city attractions at affordable prices - including one of the lowest rates of all university cities for student
accommodation.1
Q You’ll be at a first choice university where demand for places is strong.
Q You'll be studying in an environment with other able and motivated students who have high grades at A-level or equivalent.
Q You’ll be at an international university with students from more than 100 countries.
Q You can be confident of your future - in 2011/12, 93.7% of our students were employed or had entered further study within six months of completing their studies.2
Q You’ll be in demand - Cardiff is among the top 25 universities targeted by employers seeking high calibre graduates.3
in an outstanding city . . .
with able and motivated students . . .
who have excellent career prospects.
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2. HESA Destination of Leavers Survey 2012 3. High Fliers Research
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Welcome
Contents
The Cardiff School of Journalism, Media
and Cultural Studies offers a range of
flexible and diverse degree programmes
to suit the different expectations and
aspirations of today’s students.
Cardiff: A capital city
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Cardiff: A leading university
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Living in Cardiff
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Student Life
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Studying Journalism, Media and
Cultural Studies at Cardiff
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Media, Journalism and Culture
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Journalism and Communications
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Media and Communications
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Employability and Careers
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Applications
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Important information.
Please read carefully.
The University offers the information contained in this brochure as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract and is not binding on prospective students, current students or the University. While the University makes every effort to check the accuracy of the factual content at the time of
publication, some changes will inevitably occur in the interval between publication and the academic year to which the brochure relates (Entry 2015). For example, degree programmes may have changed in line with market and student demand, and research development. Applicants should not, therefore, rely solely on this brochure and should visit the website for up-to-date information concerning course content,
accreditation, and entry requirements for the relevant academic year when considering applying to the University.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX This year we are proud to launch two new
single honours undergraduate degrees -‘Media and Communications’ and ‘Journalism and Communications’. In conjunction with our established ‘Media, Journalism and Culture’ degree, our students can now follow a clear subject pathway throughout their three years of study.
Here at Cardiff we constantly update and adapt our teaching programmes to keep them relevant to rapidly changing media industries and abreast of the most recent academic thinking.
This extends to our postgraduate
programmes where our new MA Digital Media and Society and MSc Computational Journalism degrees, for example, position us at the cutting edge examining the latest digital media landscape as well as equipping the next generation of digital journalist. Undergraduate students are taught by staff which include some of the world’s leading academic writers and researchers on diverse media and cultural topics. They work alongside teachers and practitioners who have had outstanding careers in journalism, the media industries and public relations. You will find Cardiff to be a school of both excellent Teaching and Research. We were recognised in the Government’s Research Assessment Exercise for our world-leading research environment, where the quality of 95% of our research was classified as being internationally recognised in terms of originality,
significance and rigour and where 45% of research was classed as world-leading. We pride ourselves in the quality of our teaching, as well as other ways to enhance the student experience. For us, involvement in research adds to the quality of our teaching, injecting it not just with expertise, but with enthusiasm and commitment. All this makes an ideal setting in which to pursue an undergraduate qualification that is cutting edge, academically rigorous and fully engaged with the profound changes in media industries and contemporary communications. The atmosphere here is lively and friendly while the teaching environment is supportive and challenging. If you choose to study with us, I’m certain you will find the experience stimulating and enjoyable.
Professor Simon Cottle
Head of School
This brochure will provide you with more details of our programmes. We hope that they will give you more than just a flavour of what we have to offer you. However, we are always ready to answer any questions you may have, by telephone or email, or when you come to Cardiff to visit. You will find appropriate contacts at the end of this brochure.
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Cardiff: A capital cityCardiff: A capital city
“Cardiff is a popular student city, relatively
inexpensive and with a good range of nightlife
and cultural venues.”
Times Good University Guide 2014
Cardiff: A capital city
More online at:
www.visitcardiff.com www.cardiff.ac.uk www.cardiff.gov.uk
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Cardiff offers everything from the excitement of the city to the peace and tranquillity of the nearby coast and countryside. With its distinctive character, good quality of life, and growing national and international reputation, it hosts many high-profile cultural and sporting events, including international rugby, soccer, cricket and motor sport.
When it comes to entertainment, Cardiff is well-equipped to satisfy student needs. There is a multitude of cafes, pubs and nightclubs. The City is home to the world-renowned Welsh National Opera, it boasts prestigious concert venues such as the Wales Millennium Centre, St David’s Hall and the Motorpoint Arena, as well as the iconic Millennium Stadium, the National Museum and Gallery of Wales, several theatres and the historic Cardiff Castle.
Cardiff is the location for award-winning television productions, including Dr Who, Sherlock, Torchwood and Casualty, and the Dr Who Experience in Cardiff Bay is a popular new attraction.
The city is one of the UK’s best shopping destinations, a status enhanced by the opening of the £750 million St David’s Dewi
Sant retail centre standing alongside pedestrianised shopping streets, indoor and outdoor markets, and a fascinating network of glass-canopied Victorian and Edwardian arcades.
Cardiff also has more urban green space than any other UK city, and offers easy access to the countryside, coast and mountains. Lively, elegant, confident, cosmopolitan and ambitious are all words readily used to describe modern-day Cardiff. Together, the city and the University provide students with the ‘Cardiff Experience’, a lifestyle our students remember long after graduation.
Cardiff is a thriving and attractive city which is widely
recognised as an outstanding place in which to live and study.
It combines all the advantages of a compact, friendly and
inexpensive location with the cultural and recreational
facilities of a modern capital city.
Come and see for
yourself…
Cardiff benefits from excellent
road and rail links with Britain’s
other major towns and cities.
London, for example, is two
hours by train, and the M4 links
both the west and south of
England, as well as west Wales.
Travel to the Midlands and to the
North is equally convenient. The
journey by road from Birmingham,
for example, takes only two
hours. The main coach and
railway stations are both centrally
placed, and Cardiff also benefits
from an international airport.
Don’t just take our
word for it…
“Modern Cardiff combines the
best of the old and the new... it
has a relatively small population
and is fairly inexpensive to live
in. Close to the campus, the city
centre has an array of shops
and entertainment options to
cater to all tastes and budgets.”
The Telegraph Guide to UK
Universities 2012
Cardiff is one of the UK’s most successful retail centres
The Millennium Stadium nestles in the heart of the city, and is home to numerous sporting events and concerts throughout the year
Cardiff: A leading university
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Cardiff: A leading university“Cardiff University is one of Britain’s leading
teaching and research universities.”
Cardiff: A leading university
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With attractive and compact campuses, excellent student accommodation, and a hugely popular Students’ Union, all within easy walking distance of each other in a thriving city, it is not surprising that Cardiff is a university of first choice among well-prepared applicants.
We admit approximately 5,000 undergraduate entrants each year, the majority of whom are school and college leavers, and have high grades at A-level or equivalent. While competition for entry is strong, Cardiff is an inclusive university with a good record on widening participation and fair access, and we welcome applications, irrespective of background, from everyone with the potential to succeed at Cardiff University.
The University’s Cathays Park campus is located in and around the impressive Portland stone buildings, parks and wide tree-lined avenues that form Cardiff’s attractive civic centre. The majority of academic schools are located here - just a few minutes’ walk from the city centre. The three
academic schools offering healthcare courses (excluding Optometry and Pharmacy) are based at the Heath Park campus,
approximately one mile away, which is also home to the University Hospital of Wales. Although dating from 1883, Cardiff is focused on the 21st century, and has modern state-of-the-art buildings and facilities. The University has invested substantially in its estate in recent years and most academic schools have benefited from major refurbishment, including new and well-equipped laboratories, lecture theatres, libraries and computing facilities.
International opportunities are available via our Global Opportunity Centre. These include study, work and volunteering placements in 27 EU countries as well as international exchange opportunities. All students also have the opportunity to study a language in addition to their degree through the University’s Languages For All programme.
The University takes its environmental, safety and security responsibilities very seriously. It has comprehensive policies in place which are making great savings in energy consumption and, to support the safety and security of all members of the University community and their property, there is 24- hour security cover throughout the campus.
Cardiff University has an international reputation for excellence
in teaching and research, built on a history of service and
achievement since 1883, and recognised by our membership
of the Russell Group of leading research-led universities.
More online at:
www.cardiff.ac.uk
What the Guides say
“[Cardiff] University is
the acknowledged leader
of higher education
in Wales. It is the
Principality’s only
member of the Russell
Group of research-led
universities and has two
Nobel Laureates on its
staff. It is our 2014
Best Welsh University.”
Times Good University
Guide 2014
“The University is as
confident and
forward-looking as the city it’s
located in, and has an
excellent reputation for
the quality of its teaching
and research. Almost
60% of its research is
ranked as world leading
and it is a member of the
Russell Group of leading
universities.”
Guardian University
Guide 2013
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Living in CardiffLiving in Cardiff
Accommodation
Cardiff offers guaranteed University
accommodation, good quality and value, and a range of residences to suit individual preferences and budgets.
All first year undergraduates who apply during the normal UCAS admissions cycle (ie come to Cardiff as a firm or insurance applicant) are guaranteed a single occupancy place in University residences during the first year of study. Please see our website for full details:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences
The University is continually investing in its student residences, and the views of students are taken into account at the design stage. Unusually for a civic university, most of our residences are within easy walking distance of lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, the Students’ Union and city centre.
There are 14 different residences, providing more than 5,300 study bedrooms and students can apply for the residences which best suit their preferences, interests and budgets. Some 70% have en-suite shower and toilet facilities and all halls of residence have computer network connection points and access to Wi-Fi. Fees depend on the facilities included and whether catered, part-catered or self-catered, but prices compare very favourably with those of other UK universities. Besides managing University property, the Residences Office
maintains close links with the private sector and provides assistance to students seeking to rent or share houses or flats.
Student Life
The Students’ Union
Cardiff Students’ Union is one of the biggest, best and most active in Britain. Solus, the Great Hall and the Taf Bar are among the Union’s major attractions. Solus is the students’ own high quality nightclub, and is one of the largest in Wales. The Great Hall is a 1,500 capacity venue for major concerts and the Taf Bar is the Union’s very own ‘local’. Other facilities include The Kitchen, CF10 café, a bank, a print shop, a hair salon and a bookshop. The Lounge offers IT and Skyping facilities, meeting rooms and a “chillout” area, as well as snooker tables and multi-faith prayer room. The Union also has its own letting agency and an Advice and Representation centre. In addition, it is home to CU TV and Xpress Radio (the students’ own TV and radio stations) and more than 200 cultural, political, religious, social and sporting societies.
Jobshop
Jobshop is the Union’s own student employment service and provides casual, clerical and catering jobs around the University to hundreds of students.
As a fast developing capital city, Cardiff is a great place to be
a student. It’s large enough to offer you an exciting variety of
activities and entertainment, but small enough for you to feel
comfortable in.
All study bedrooms in the halls of residence have computer network connection points and access to WiFi
The Fitness and Squash Centre is located at the heart of the main campus
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How to find the School
The Bute Building is home to the Cardiff School of Journalism,
Media and Cultural Studies (JOMEC). Bute Building is based at
the University's Cathays Park campus. It is one of the Portland
stone buildings, parks and tree lined avenues that form Cardiff's
civic centre. The Bute Building is 10 minutes walk from the city
centre and 4 minutes walk from Cathays train station.
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Student ResidencesWhat the Guides say
“A place in one of the
University’s 5,300 single
study bedrooms is
guaranteed to all first year
undergraduates applying
through the normal UCAS
admissions cycle.”
Guardian University Guide 2014
“The cost of living for
a student in Cardiff is
generally lower than
elsewhere in the UK.”
The Independent A-Z University
Guide 2014
“The Union offers an
exciting entertainment
programme, a
comprehensive range of
student support services
and 150 clubs and
societies.”
The Complete University
Guide 2014
Students have access to a wide range of modern facilities, including Skype booths
Studying Journalism, Media and
Cultural Studies at Cardiff
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Studying Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies at CardiffStudents arriving at Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies (JOMEC) can expect to join a School looking forward to the future.
We have pioneered journalism education since the 1970s, and are a world renowned centre for the study of all aspects of journalism, media and cultural studies. No other institution in our field in the UK has achieved such excellence in academic teaching and research. But we do not believe in excellence for its own sake: teaching and learning is central to the ethos of our department and the University as a whole. The School’s experienced lecturers are internationally renowned in their subject areas and their passion and expertise is
communicated through each lecture. From day one students will join a stimulating intellectual environment committed to maximising each individual’s potential through personal development and careers events. Such career events allow students to meet industry professionals and also to meet former students currently working in the media as well as those students who chose further study.
When you graduate you will have honed your ability to research, write and critique according to highest academic standards. You will leave us as highly literate media citizens with a range of skills suitable for the world of work. Each student is assigned a personal tutor, who is there to help you realise your full academic potential, and whom you may consult freely and confidentially about any matter of concern. We are committed to supporting you. Your Personal Development tutor will be your main contact for academic and pastoral matters. It is important to work very closely with your personal development tutor in order to take advantage of the academic support on offer.
Personal development meetings are used to discuss your academic progress, provide feedback, make future plans and also to give you advice, or suggest where you can find further information. We like to think that feedback is not simply the comments you receive at the end of an essay. It is something that you get, in a variety of ways, throughout your degree.
Joint Honours Degrees
The School currently runs the following three joint degree programmes in addition to its three single honours degrees.
•Journalism and Welsh - with Cardiff School of Welsh
•Journalism, Media and Sociology - with Cardiff School of Social Sciences •Journalism, Media and English Literature
-with Cardiff School of English, Communication and Philosophy
Students studying joint honours degrees divide their time equally between the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies and their other chosen department. The modules followed by joint degree students vary according to the particular degree scheme.
Media, Journalism and Culture
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The degree is concerned with the study and examination of an essential part of modern life - the media.
Overview
The overall aim ofMedia, Journalism and Cultureis to equip you to become a well-informed citizen in a media saturated society. While you will be able to take a limited number of more practical modules, the emphasis of the degree is academic and analytical. The degree begins from the assumption that in order to understand modern society, we need to understand the central role that media and the cultural industries play in that society.
You will study the production, content and reception of media and the cultural industries, with particular emphasis on understanding the social production and circulation of meanings and ideas.
This degree also aims to equip you with an understanding of the historical and cultural bases of the study of the media and cultural industries and their roles in modern society. It will develop your skills in the close analysis of different media texts, including print; visual; audio and moving images.
Students on this degree will be able to follow a journalism and communication path or a culture and communication path throughout the three years of study which will culminate in a cultural studies or journalistic based dissertation.
Year One Core Modules
◗ History of Mass Communication and Culture
◗ Media Scholarship
◗ Understanding Journalism
◗ Representations
Year Two Core Modules
◗ Doing Media Research
◗ Advertising and the Consumer Society
Examples of Year Two
Optional/Elective Modules
◗ Reporting Science, the Environment and Health
◗ Media and Democracy
◗ Yr Ystafell Newyddion
◗ Media Law
◗ Social Media Trends
◗ Global Journalism
◗ War, Politics and Propaganda
All modules in the third year are electives.
Examples of Year Three
Optional/Elective Modules
◗ Media Law
◗ Spin Unpsun: Public Relations and the News Media
◗ Sport and the Media
◗ Debating Quality TV
◗ Yr Ystafell Newyddion
◗ The Making and Shaping of News
◗ Media, Racism, Conflict
◗ The Mediation of Political Violence
◗ Popular Music and Identity
◗ 21st Century British Television: Industry, Form and Audiences
◗ Citizen Media
◗ The Creative and Cultural Industries
◗ Managing Media Communications
◗ World Cinema, History and Culture
More online at:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/jomec
BA Media, Journalism and Culture
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The degree is concerned with the production, content and reception of all journalism and communications.
Overview
You will study the production, content and reception of journalism and communications and will also have the opportunity to develop academic, professional and digital literacies that are invaluable in the workplace. While you will be able to take a number of practical modules, the emphasis of the degree is academic and analytical.
On a practical level, students will produce portfolios (including digital portfolios), practice journalistic writing skills across a number of platforms including online, broadcast, print and magazines, pitch ideas for new editorial products and businesses, and use a variety of software to produce graphic outputs, blogs, apps, and social media campaigns.
You will be able to follow a clear journalism and communication path throughout the three years of study which will culminate in journalism based dissertation. Crucially, students will gain the ability to research, write and critique their own written projects according to highest academic standards. They will utilise modern information technology in researching and presenting their work. You will develop your ability to work both independently and in groups. Finally, students will develop and hone an awareness of the practical and economic forces which frame the media, cultural and creative industries, leaving you ideally placed to work in any field where communication skills are required.
Students enrolling on this new degree in 2015 will be the first year of this new and exciting programme. The degree is a product of the school’s innovative environment which is constantly looking to integrate the latest thinking, technology and social developments into its teaching and the degrees it offers. While Journalism and Communications in particular is a product of the school’s extensive and growing communications environment, the degree also benefits from the school’s experience teaching and researching both journalism and media studies from national and international perspectives.
Year One Core Modules
◗ Media Scholarship
◗ History of Mass Communication
◗ Representations
◗ Understanding Journalism Studies
Year Two Core Modules
◗ Managing Media Communications
◗ Doing Media Research
Examples of Year Two
Optional/Elective Modules
◗ Social Media Trends
◗ Media and Democracy
◗ Advertising and the Consumer Society
◗ Media, racism and Conflict
◗ Global Journalism
◗ Media and Gender
◗ Citizen Media
◗ Reporting Science
Year Three Core Modules
◗ Dissertation
◗ Writing for the Media Today
Examples of Year Three
Optional/Elective Modules
◗ The Making and Shaping of News
◗ Journalism, new Media and the Public
◗ Sport and the Media
◗ The Mediation of Political Violence
◗ Spin Unspun: PR and the News Media
◗ Communicating Causes
◗ Writing with Light
◗ Yr Ystafell Newyddion
BA Journalism and
Communications
Journalism and Communications13
The degree is concerned with the study of the media and cultural industries and their roles in modern society.
Overview
Through your studies you will develop an understanding of the historical and cultural bases of the study of the media and cultural industries and their roles in modern society. You will be instructed in the ways in which participatory access to the central sites of public culture and communication is distributed along axes of social division such as disability, class, ethnicity, gender, nationality, and sexuality.
Critical and analytical thinking skills are developed in a variety of areas including the study of popular cultures. The degree engages critically with major thinkers, debates and intellectual paradigms within the field and puts them to productive use. Students will be able to follow a clear culture and communication path throughout the three years of study which will culminate in a cultural studies based dissertation.
Students enrolling on this new degree in 2015 will be the first year of this new and exciting programme. The degree is a product of the school’s innovative environment which is constantly looking to integrate the latest thinking, technology and social developments into its teaching and the degrees it offers. While Media and Communications in particular is a product of the school’s extensive and growing communications environment, it also benefits from the school’s experience teaching and researching culture and cultural studies from national and international perspectives.
Year One Core Modules
◗ Media Scholarship
◗ History of Mass Communication
◗ Representations
◗ Understanding Journalism Studies
Year Two Core Modules
◗ Popular Culture
◗ Doing Media Research
Examples of Year Two
Optional/Elective Modules
◗ Social Media Trends
◗ Media Law
◗ Advertising and the Consumer Society
◗ Popular Music and Identity
◗ Telefictions
◗ Media, Racism and Conflict
◗ Citizen Media
◗ World Cinema: History and Culture
Year Three Core Modules
◗ Dissertation
◗ The Creative and Cultural Industries
Examples of Year Three
Optional/Elective Modules
◗ Debating Quality Television
◗ Cultural Agency: Theory and Practice
◗ Sport and the Media
◗ Digital Culture
◗ Communicating Causes
◗ Writing with Light
◗ Yr Ystafell Newyddion
BA Media and Communications
Media and Communications
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Careers and
Employability Service
The University offers a careers and employability service for students, graduates and postgraduates. You can access careers information, explore your options and speak to a consultant who can advise you of opportunities relating to your degree or preferred field, including advice on postgraduate degrees. The service offers guidance on preparing a CV and job applications and gives you the chance to meet and network with top graduate recruiters at Careers Fairs and events. If you are looking for work experience, the careers service can assist with planning and organising your placement.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/carsv
After Your Degree
Studying at Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies equips you with the skills needed to embark on a wide range of possible careers. Many students progress from it onto the vocational postgraduate courses available at Cardiff University and elsewhere, and from there to various jobs in the media.
But the School’s first-class reputation also means that our graduates are recognised as among the most successful in finding employment both in Britain and abroad in a range of other work - teaching, public service, the civil service, university, charity and arts administration, and public relations for a range of industries.
Destinations of Graduates
Cardiff University records and tracks very closely the progression of graduates after either leaving the School or continuing to further study. This helps the School to monitor and continuously improve the courses offered.
Higher Degrees
Nearly a quarter of our graduates have embarked on postgraduate academic study. The School has around 300 students studying at a higher level on a variety of MA, MPhil/PhD and Diploma programmes.
Current degree and research options are:
•Phd/MPhil Research
- Research areas include ‘Journalism Studies’, ‘Mediatized Conflict’, ‘Race, Representation and Cultural Politics’, ‘Risk, Science, Health and Media’, ‘Children and the Media’ and ‘Feminism, Gender and Sexuality Studies’
•MA International Journalism
•MA International Public Relations and Global Communications Management •MA Journalism, Media and
Communications
•MA Political Communication •MA Journalism
(Broadcast, Magazine or Newspaper) •Diploma Journalism
(Broadcast, Magazine or Newspaper) - The Diploma option lasts 9 months
and does not include a dissertation •MSc Science, Media and
Communication
•MBA Media Management •MA Digital Media and Society •MSc Computational Journalism
Key figures 2010
● Graduates in full or part time employment 57%
● Graduates in further study 22% ● Graduates in work and further study 6% ● Unemployed 6%
● Other 9%
NB Totals calculated as a percentage of the Total Known Graduate Destinations. Figures are correct at time of print.
After graduating, the School has a range of vocational and academic postgraduate courses should you wish to continue your studies
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What our Graduates Say . . .
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What our Graduates Say . . .
What was the best thing about
your course?
Amber:I really enjoyed the course because it has always offered a great selection of modules. Overall I have gained a thorough understanding of the news media industry and most of the lectures were clear, well structured and interesting.
Richard:The course at Cardiff is a contemporary degree dealing with things happening in the world right now - it combines critical thinking and media literacy with ideas of how one can become a better, and contributing citizen.
Paul:The best thing about the course is the extremely wide range of topics studied. The course really does cover all forms of media and develops many different critical methods the level of teaching within JOMEC is at a high standard.
Struan:I was constantly challenged by new subjects and theory, which helped me stay engaged throughout the three years and allowed me to specialise in subjects I felt passionate about.
Julia:The best thing about this course is definitely the variety of module choices that we’re given. The core modules are really interesting and the optional modules available are even better.
Why did you choose to study at
Cardiff University?
Amber:Cardiff University has a very high reputation, especially in the field of Journalism, so this definitely impacted my decision three years ago. I also attended the open day and I was blown away by the enthusiasm that the students had for Cardiff!
Paul:Cardiff is a great city to live in. It's a safe, vibrant, young place, with lots of things to keep everyone busy. You get all the advantages of living in a capital city without the hassles and extra costs which come from living in London.
Anjalee:Because it has the reputation as one of the best journalism schools in the UK.
Natasha:I loved the city when I came to an open day and when I looked at the course it suited me more as it was an academic way at looking at journalism rather than a practical one.
Julia:Firstly because of the University’s reputation and the esteem with which people spoke about Cardiff University. Secondly, the credibility of having a journalism qualification
from a school such as JOMEC was also why I made my choice to come to Cardiff.
Describe the Cardiff social life?
Amber:When you go into halls you have to make friends fast and the course also throws you in at the deep end. However you soon find your close-knit circle of friends, and you always bump into people on the street. So there’s a wonderful sense of community here and the night life is incredible.
Katharina:There is something for everybody at Cardiff. With hundreds of societies and sports clubs, every taste is catered for. The Student Union is also always a great place to hang out, during the day in the Cafe and Lounge, and at night there is almost always a concert or a party on.
Paul:Social life in Cardiff is rich and varied. There really is something for everyone. Cardiff might have a reputation for good night-life but I feel the city really comes into its own during the day. There are plenty of opportunities for sport and the green spaces and parks in and around the city centre are beautiful.
Natasha:I found it really easy to make friends when I came to Cardiff. The university is in the city centre so there are loads of things to do which are easy to get to and the union has lots of events too.
Why would you recommend
Cardiff to potential students?
Julia:I know I have grown as a result of coming here and I definitely would recommend Cardiff University and JOMEC to anyone who was considering going into higher education.
Katharina:I would recommend Cardiff University to potential students because it is a great city with the ocean nearby, the staff are enthusiastic and helpful, the courses interesting and there is always something going on. You'll be sad the day you have to leave, but you will do so with a superb degree and great experiences.
Richard:As a mature student, I approached the course with some caution and
trepidation. Within 5 minutes of walking through the front door, I felt welcomed and at home. The academic and administration staff and student body combine to make Cardiff, and JOMEC in particular, a very special place to live and study.
Bea:It is a great city and a great university, which will make your time here a unique experience.
Struan:If you are interested in media or cultural studies, you’ll struggle to find a better course. The lecturers are all at the top of their fields, the syllabus is challenging, and you’re only 20 minutes from the sea!
We asked a group of recent graduates to record their Cardiff
experience. This is what they said.
Amber Grace Dite
“Overall I have been enlightened by academics, humiliated by housemates, and sculpted by Cardiff”
Anjalee Joglekar
“[The degree] broadened my perspectives on a lot of issues”
Richard Thomas
“I chose Cardiff because of its outstanding reputation”
Katharina Brendel
“All the lecturers were deeply passionate and knowledgeable”
Bea Sintes Mitchell
“I couldn’t think of anywhere else I would rather have been!”
Paul Wilson
“Cardiff perfectly balances academic and social qualities”
Natasha Wilson
“I have really enjoyed the variety of subjects covered”
Julia Attipoe
“I know how I have grown as a result of coming here”
Struan Gray
“It has been an exhausting three years, but I wouldn't change a thing”
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ApplicationsApplications
To be considered for entry onto any of the undergraduate courses offered in the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies you should apply through UCAS:
UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Glos, GL52 3LZ, UK
Web:www.ucas.com
Entry Requirements
We'd like to emphasise that our
Undergraduate degrees are academic and not vocational or practice-centred degrees. Entry requirements are typically gradesABBat A-level and a minimum of grade B in GCSE English. We also accept the Welsh Bacc. Like many other universities we do not consider General Studies A-level grades. Humanities and Social Science A-levels are good preparation for the degree, but Arts and Science students can also benefit from it, as can students with an interest in Information Technology.
Not everyone, however, comes to university straight from school at the age of 18 or 19. Some of Cardiff’s undergraduate students return to education after or even during raising families, during a career break, or as part of a switch of career. We would like more such students on the BA, who have much to contribute to it from their previous learning and experience. We consider each application individually, looking at motivation for study and work experience, as well as any formal qualifications.
A number of overseas students are also accepted annually.
Candidates whose first language is not English will normally be expected to obtain a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 or similar evidence of English language proficiency. From the Welsh Bacc we ask for a pass of the advance diploma core, along with BB from two A-levels.
Notes for Welsh Language
Applicants
The University recognises that if you are a Welsh speaker you may feel more comfortable speaking to a Welsh speaking personal tutor.
Am y tro cyntaf fe fydd yr Ysgol Newyddiaduraeth, y Cyfryngau ac Astudiaethau Diwylliannol yn cynnig darpariaeth trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg i is raddedigion. Rydym wrthi ar hyn o bryd yn datblygu modiwlau fydd yn rhan o'r cwrs BA. Fe fydd y ddarpariaeth yn apelgar i fyfyrwyr
ac i ddarpar gyflogwyr gan adeiladu ar arebnigedd unigryw yr Ysgol a'i safle blaenllaw o ran ymchwil ac addysg. Yng Nghymru, mae'r diwydiant creadigol yn sector bwysig iawn a'r galw i gael gweithwyr gyda'r sgiliau priodol cyfredol a'r gallu i wneud hynny drwy'r Gymraeg yn holl bwysig. Mae gennym gysylltiadau agos gyda'r diwydiant a darlithwyr gyda profiad helaeth yn y maes. Rydym yn awyddus iawn i glywed ganddoch chi er mwyn cynnig cymorth arbenning a'r cyfle i chi geisio am ysgoloriaethau penodol wrth i chi astudio trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.
If you wish, you can submit your assessed work and take your examinations through the medium of Welsh, regardless of the
language of tuition.
Note:Students are notified that the modules advertised or referred to in this catalogue are liable to be changed or withdrawn both before and after selection, for any reason including those set out below. Cardiff University accepts no responsibility for any such changes or withdrawals of modules and student select modules at their own risk. Reasons which may cause the change or withdrawal of modules include the loss of any key member of staff or insufficient take-up of modules by students; this list is not exhaustive.
UCAS Codes
Journalism and Welsh PQ55
Journalism, Media and
English Literature PQ53
Journalism, Media and Sociology LP35
Media, Journalism and Culture R5V2
Media and Communications 3MD7
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Applicants with
Disabilities/Specific Needs
All offers to study at Cardiff University are made solely on the basis of academic merit. Where applicants have specific requirements that relate to a disability or medical
condition, they are encouraged to discuss these with relevant staff in order that appropriate arrangements can be made to ensure the University provides an accessible environment. Specifically, applicants are invited to contact the Disability Adviser who can provide information about the
applications procedure, course delivery and access to the physical environment. Where appropriate, informal visits can be arranged in which applicants can view accommodation and meet academic staff.
The Disability Team can be contacted at The Student Support Centre,
50 Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AT. Tel/Minicom: (029) 2087 4844 Email:Disability@cardiff.ac.uk
Equal Opportunities
Cardiff University is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities, including those relating to student recruitment, selection and admission. The University aims to establish an inclusive culture which welcomes and ensures equality of opportunity for applicants of all ages, ethnicities, disabilities, family
structures, genders, nationalities, sexual orientations, races, religious or other beliefs, and socio-economic backgrounds. This commitment forms part of the Equality and Diversity Policy which is available at:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/cocom/ equalityanddiversity
Tuition Fees and Financial
Assistance
The University charges an annual fee which covers all tuition fees, registration and examinations other than the re-taking of examinations by applicants not currently registered. Please note charges for accommodation in University Residences are additional.
Tuition Fees
Please see the following website for more information:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/fees
Scholarships and Bursaries
For more information please visit the following website:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/scholarships
Useful websites for information
about tuition fees and financial
assistance:
Cardiff University website:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/fees
Student Support Centre website:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/financialsupport/index.html
DfES Student Support web pages:
www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/
Welsh Assembly Student Finance web pages:
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
Student Finance England:
www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk
Student Loans Company
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Media and Cultural Studies please visit our website
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