best uni for media studies?

loveleest

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what unis are good for studying media?
thank you

Reply 1

TV man

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That is such a lazy question. If you reframe it you may get a response or two.

Reply 2

username1494226

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PLEASE don't do media studies

Reply 3

Rhythmical

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Original post by marco14196

PLEASE don't do media studies

While I feel your pain, I have to ask the OP what A Levels they did. If they did A Levels in Media and drama and all that then it's understandable why a degree in media is beneficial. But don't expect a job in the media industry because of your degree, it's too competitive.

Reply 4

loveleest

OP

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Original post by marco14196

PLEASE don't do media studies

Why not? I actually plan to do an apprenticeship though.

Reply 5

loveleest

OP

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Original post by Rhythmical

While I feel your pain, I have to ask the OP what A Levels they did. If they did A Levels in Media and drama and all that then it's understandable why a degree in media is beneficial. But don't expect a job in the media industry because of your degree, it's too competitive.

true, which is why i'd rather do an apprenticeship in media

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loveleest

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Original post by TV man

That is such a lazy question. If you reframe it you may get a response or two.

lol ok.

Reply 7

vices

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Bournemouth University

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Reply 8

RiskVsReward

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Think at least 20x before you choose to spend up 70k(if you do like foundation years + masters + onsite accomdation)on this course. Seriously, this is such a huge investment!

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DrSocSciences

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Decent media employers don't want media studies graduates.

Reply 10

loveleest

OP

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Original post by DrSocSciences

Decent media employers don't want media studies graduates.

do you recommend an apprenticeship instead?

Reply 11

loveleest

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Original post by RiskVsReward

Think at least 20x before you choose to spend up 70k(if you do like foundation years + masters + onsite accomdation)on this course. Seriously, this is such a huge investment!

so would you recommend an apprenticeship

Reply 12

DrSocSciences

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Original post by loveleest

do you recommend an apprenticeship instead?

Depends what aspect of the media interests you.

Research their graduate intake schemes and intern policies, then take a view.

Reply 13

Rhythmical

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I would recommend an apprenticeship especially for a subject like media where practicality is key. University isn't everything these days and for something like media isn't needed really.

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Reply 14

vices

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This site can be biased when it comes to non-STEM subjects... researching online is your best bet, not on here

Reply 15

Duncan2012

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Original post by loveleest

I actually plan to do an apprenticeship though.

If you know you're wanting to do an apprenticeship why not go for it straight away? That way you'll have 3+ years head start against your peers who go to uni.

Media studies gets a lot of stick as a degree (rightly so, in my opinion) for an industry where experience and contacts are the most important factors. If you know you want to work in the industry in some capacity and have the opportunity to do an apprenticeship I'd suggest you think very carefully about what a degree in the subject would add (if anything). Good luck!

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CBowditch

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Original post by loveleest

what unis are good for studying media?
thank you

Hey loveleest,

I'm Chris and I am a student ambassador currently studying at Bournemouth University! I would definitely reccommend looking into studying at Bournemouth University! Our media school has a great reputation with industry and we are the only Centre of Excellence in Media Practice in the UK.

I see you were looking into apprenticeships as well, if you wanted the hands-on experience BU would be a great choice for you! We have industry level facilities one of our three TV studios has been used by BBC for their local work.

If your'e interested have a look on our official webpage.

Please feel free to ask me any other questions or pop over to our forums on TSR!

Thanks and good luck with your applications!

Chris :biggrin:

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Reply 17

loveleest

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Original post by CBowditch

Hey loveleest,

I'm Chris and I am a student ambassador currently studying at Bournemouth University! I would definitely reccommend looking into studying at Bournemouth University! Our media school has a great reputation with industry and we are the only Centre of Excellence in Media Practise in the UK.

I see you were looking into apprenticeships as well, if you wanted the hands-on experience BU would be a great choice for you! We have industry level facilities one of our three TV studios has been used by BBC for their local work.

If your'e interested have a look on our official webpage.

Please feel free to ask me any other questions or pop over to our forums on TSR!

Thanks and good luck with your applications!

Chris :biggrin:

Thanks chris! :biggrin:

Reply 18

DrSocSciences

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Original post by CBowditch

Hey loveleest,

I'm Chris and I am a student ambassador currently studying at Bournemouth University! I would definitely reccommend looking into studying at Bournemouth University! Our media school has a great reputation with industry and we are the only Centre of Excellence in Media Practise in the UK.

Chris :biggrin:

I recommend that you look at that again, given your advocacy role.