The Higher National Diploma Media and Communication course offers an
inspiring introduction to the production, theoretical and professional aspects
of media, this course gives you a solid grounding to progress your studies or
move into employment in the media and communication
industries.
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Media & Communication Higher National Diploma HND
Level 5 - Professional & University
Media & Communication Higher National Diploma HND
Your studies cover key aspects of radio, moving image and
journalism. You will explore broadcast journalism, photojournalism, radio
production and radio drama, as well as short film and television studio
production. The course, also, covers the crucial research and academic
techniques you need to effectively source, collate and analyse information. A placement allows you to absorb the day-to-day realities of a media
production business and you get to focus on your future employment in a career
development workshop. You, also, benefit from the experience, close support
and encouragement of expert staff. As a student on this course, you share all the facilities, contacts and
advantages of a Birmingham City University student, and feel part of a dynamic,
creative and enquiring media production community. Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year(HNC)of
study. The College reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of
study (HND) in line with increases in inflation (capped at 3%) or to reflect
changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by
Parliament.
Course Length: 30 Weeks
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
UCAS Tariff Points: Pre-2017 Entry – 120 points, Post-2017 Entry – 48 points
The tariff points can be made up of:
- A Levels (GCE and VCE): 2 A Levels at Grade D
- BTEC Extended Diploma: Grade PPP
- BTEC Diploma: Grade MP
- BTEC 90 Credit Diploma: Grade MM
- Access to HE: Grade P45 (to include 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2, totalling 60 credits)
All vocational qualifications, including BTEC Extended Diploma, BTEC Diploma and BTEC 90 Credit Diploma, must be in a media related subject.
Minimum number of GCSEs at Grade C or above: 4, which must include:
- GCSE English: Grade C or 4
- GCSE Maths: Grade C or 4
Are Level 2 equivalents accepted?: Yes
We encourage applications from students who do not meet the entry requirements outlined but can demonstrate ability through work experience, portfolio of evidence or successful interview.
This course is assessed through coursework, assignments and projects.
On successful completion of your Higher National Diploma qualification you can gain direct entry to the second year of the BA (Hons) Media and Communication course at Birmingham City University, with a choice of eight specialist routes.
After this course you can progress to further study or into employment. There are a wide choice of related degrees and many employment options including journalism, press and public relations, film and television production, radio presentation or publishing.
Year 1 modules
- Career Development
- Contextual Studies
- Practical Skills Journalism
- Practical Skills Moving Image
- Practical Skills Radio
- Radio Drama
- Research Techniques
- Television Production
Year 2 modules:
- Advertisement Production
- Convergent Journalism
- Fiction Production
- Photojournalism
- Project Design
- Radio Documentary
- Special Subject Investigation
- Work Experience