Communication and Media Studies at Loughborough

UCAS Visit Day Communication and Media Studies Programme 12.30Meet the Communication and Media Studies teaching team, followed by buffet lunch in Room U Introduction to the Communication and Media Studies Degree Programme by Dr Sabina Mihelj, Programme Director in Room U Media Centre presentation & meet our current students in Room U Address by Professor David Deacon, Head of Department in Room U Campus tour, led by our current students 3:15 Student Accommodation tour starting in Butler Court Reception 4.00 approxEnd of proceedings Programme Director and Admissions Tutor Dr Sabina Mihelj

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 Degree Key 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:

Employability Skills & Placement Opportunities Transferable skills – a key part of the curriculum Poster design, oral presentations, writing skills, debating skills … Subject-specific practical skills Interviewing, focus groups, audience research … Placement opportunities Year-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 TheoryAnalytical & 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 112.5h Year 211h Year 38h Contact time per week Only time-tabled classes counted Compare us with other degrees:

Study & Work Abroa d 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, , THES The Queens Anniversary Prize

Lufbra Students’ Union 100s of clubs and societies LUSU radio, cable TV, magazine Shops and facilities Nursery Venues

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 12.30Meet the Communication and Media Studies teaching team, followed by buffet lunch in Room U Introduction to the Communication and Media Studies Degree Programme by Dr Sabina Mihelj, Programme Director in Room U Media Centre presentation & meet our current students in Room U Address by Professor David Deacon, Head of Department in Room U Campus tour, led by our current students 3:15 Student Accommodation tour starting in Butler Court Reception 4.00 approxEnd of proceedings Programme Director and Admissions Tutor Dr Sabina Mihelj