About Mass Communications (top-up) BA (hons) in University of Sunderland

Mass Communications contains an equal combination of practical and theoretical skills - as found in our Journalism and Public Relations degrees - with academic study of media, film and culture.

On the practical side, modules include ‘News Journalism’, ‘Scriptwriting’ and ‘New Media’. As part of daily drop-in sessions, professional journalists are on hand to provide professional input into your work.

On the theory side, modules include ‘Media Studies’, ‘Cultural Theory and ‘Popular Culture’ and ‘Film Studies’.

We use a variety of teaching methods including lectures, demonstrations, screenings, seminars, workshops, tutorials, small-group work, debates, group and individual project work, independent learning, open and resource-based learning, multimedia and new media learning, production practice and work placements.

Generally, the theory modules employ a lecture-plus-seminar format, while practice modules use workshop-tutorial and/or lecture-tutorial formats.

Assessment methods include portfolios of practical work, essays, examinations, reports and presentations.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students who have successfully completed Standard XII examinations will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degrees across the full disciplinary spectrum.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS :overall score of 6.0 and at least 5.5 or higher in each component

University Of Sunderland Highlights

University Of Sunderland Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) requires you to have a budget of at least £1,000 per month to study in inner London boroughs, and £ 800 per month to study outside London boroughs.

Application Processes

he UCAS code of the University is S84.

• Application Fees: 18 GBP
• Deadline: As the University offers an enormous number of Courses, the deadline for applying for every course varies.
• Documents: Here is the list of Documents you will need while applying for the University.
  • Complete Application
  • Academic Transcript
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • English Language Proficiency
  • Financial Statement
  • GMAT/ GRE score (For Graduates)
  • Visa Certification
  • Copy of Passport

English Language Proficiency Qualifications Accepted

If an International Student applying for the University is from a nation where English is the First Language, it is required to Qualify in any of the Given Examinations as a minimum.

1. IELTS: A overall Score of 6.0 (with at least above 5.5 in each Component)
2. Pearson Test of English Academic: A minimum score of 56 with not less than 51 in each Skill.
3. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: A grade of C or above.
4. Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: A grade of C or above.

If you have any other Qualifications, then you can contact the International Office for Advice or any Queries.

Email I’d: International.enquires@sunderland.ac.uk

Visa Requirements for International Students

• There two kinds of Visa you can apply for studying in the UK.
  • Tier 4 General Student Visa: You can apply for this Visa if your Course duration is for more than six months. The Student can apply for this visa if he/she is over 16 years old. Tier 4 Visa
  • Short Term Study Visa: This Visa is for Short term courses. The validity of Visa is normally for a period of Either six months and eleven months.