Senior Lecturer in Media Communication

Media and Film Studies - UH-000881

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University.  We encourage local, national and international applications.  Further information for <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">International Students can be found on their website</a>.
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessionalenglishprogramme/">Pre-Sessional English Programmes.</a>
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated in <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-3/">Section-3 - University of Huddersfield</a>
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section 1.5 of the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-1/">Regulations for Awards</a>.
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: <a href="mailto:disability@hud.ac.uk">disability@hud.ac.uk</a>
Further information is available on the <a href="http://students.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services/disabilityservices">Disability support - University of Huddersfield    </a>
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by contacting the admissions tutor and by visiting our <a href="https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2023-24/sort:title">List of courses for 2023-24 (hud.ac.uk)</a>
However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the courses are detailed below:
<ul>
<li>104-112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications</li>
<li>Other experience or qualifications that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills may be acceptable.</li>
</ul>

UH-000881 - Media and Film Studies

Honours Core

Honours Optional

Honours Level

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Level

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Core

Foundation Optional

Foundation Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Structure

Certificate of Higher Education

Diploma of Higher Education

A command of critical terminology and bibliographic skills appropriate to the field of study. 

An understanding of the interplay between communication systems and their technological and economic premises, systems and forms of representations and meaning production. 

An understanding of and appreciate for historical developments of forms of media and communication including film, television and online media. 

The ability to exercise independent critical analysis and reflection of analytical, creative and technical processes of analysis and production in a range of digital media.

The ability to work independently and flexibly. 

A critical understanding of concepts, approaches, theories and thinkers in the interplay of culture, media and technologies, and society, with a particular focus on popular culture, consumer and commercial culture, and entertainment. 

An understanding of the reception of media and communications systems as a consequence and premise of the social, cultural, economic and political order. 

The ability to assess personal strengths and weaknesses as part of the process of professional development.

A comprehension and appreciation of the context and consequences of media convergence in the production, dissemination and reception of mediated content. 

The ability to undertake systematic, independent research employing appropriate methods. 

An understanding of the legal, ethical and other regulatory frameworks relevant to the creative industries. 

The ability to produce creative, analytical and technical work in a self-directed manner.

The ability to communicate through a range of media and platforms in content creation, accounting for the significance of both texts and paratexts in contemporary media ecologies. 

An understanding of carrying out research and analysis of media industries, technologies, users and content in a variety of forms involving sustained independent and critical enquiry. 

An understanding of processes of content production of sound, image, text and moving image in screen, broadcast or online media, and both appreciate for and capacity to achieve industry standards. 

The capacity to critically and assess their own creative, technical and analytical work through understanding of the conceptual and methodological canon in the study of media and communication. 

The ability to anticipate and respond to changing professional demands and opportunities in a digital world. 

Effective use of a variety of computer-based skills including competencies in one or more of the following: digital and screen production software, digital research methods, data analysis tools. 

Problem solving project management and delivery skills. 

Effective communication in interpersonal contexts. 

The ability to systematically collate and order information, and to develop ideas, expressed through different textual forms.

An understanding of how work is organised in the creative industries. 

Use knowledge and understanding of communication, culture and media to critically assess media systems and their premises and consequences, with particular regard to their role in processes of democratic participation and citizenship. 

Knowledge of structures of funding and commissioning in the media and creative industries.

An advanced understanding, and capacity to reflect on applications and limits, of research methods pertinent to the field of study, including quantitative, qualitative and emerging digital methods.

UH-000881

The Subject Area of Media, Journalism and Film, as it then was, completed a Subject Review during 2020.
This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if they take full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the course handbook.

At course level support is provided by:
<ul>
<li>In line with legal equality requirements, arrangements can be made to alter the pattern of attendance and mode of delivery, to allow learning experiences to be achieved without causing unnecessary burdens on students involved. This can include the use of remote learning technologies, involving either live participation in classes taking place on campus, or engagement with recorded learning resources. It can also involve adjusting timetables and providing an extended range of learning resources and support, especially with technical media equipment and software.</li>
<li>Our subject area’s team of media technicians generally support the use of technical facilities for all students, including our specialist TV, radio and film studios, cameras and audio recording equipment, editing and media management software. This support can take the form of in-class demonstrations, ad hoc support in person or through remote video calling, and a range of electronic helpsheets and video resources, made available through the University’s VLE.</li>
<li>Students also receive support from their Personal Academic Tutors, who normally remain with them throughout their studies. Students are offered five PAT meetings per academic year but can also contact their PAT for ad hoc meetings should the need arise.</li>
</ul>

Media and Film Studies

Term 1

Term 2

Year 1

Year 3

Year 2

BA(Hons) Media and Film Studies FT Sept start

Year 4

BA(Hons) Media and Film Studies SW Sept start

This course is run from the School of Arts and Humanities which has dedicated Academic Skills Tutors who deliver a range of skills based sessions on academic skills, writing, language and research. You will also be supported by our student guidance team on non-academic related matters.
The School operates a Personal Academic Tutor System (PATS) which provides you with access to a personal tutor. This system is designed to give you’ academic and pastoral support. Your Personal Academic Tutor may also refer you for specialist support and assessment e.g. for dyslexia.
Across the School’s facitlities you can access excellent a wide range of industry standard software, equipment and specialist workshops resource and school technicians to support a breadth of digital and physical fabrication methods.