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 TutorDr Sabina MiheljS.Mihelj@lboro.ac.uk

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 DegreeKey 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 curriculumPoster design, oral presentations, writing skills, debating skills …

• Subject-specific practical skills Interviewing, focus groups, audience research …

• Placement opportunitiesYear-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

•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?

•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)

Year 1 12.5h

Year 2 11h

Year 3 8h

• Contact time per week

• Only time-tabled classes counted

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

• Highly successful Student Union – owned and run by students

• Unrivalled sporting facilities – attractive for employers

• Vibrant Halls of Residence culture

• National Student Satisfaction Survey: Top 5 for overall satisfaction

• Best Student Experience Award, 2006-2011, THES

• The Queens Anniversary Prize

Lufbra Students’ Union

• 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 TutorDr Sabina MiheljS.Mihelj@lboro.ac.uk