Media and Business Management

University of Derby
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communicationsBusiness and management studiesEvents management

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

On this Joint Honours degree, you’ll cover the breadth of media including film and television, news media, and digital and social media. Your studies will be intertwined with learning key business and management topics as well as growth areas in business ethics, digital media and innovation, and globalisation.

KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE 

  • Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate

  • The Chartered Management Institute has independently assessed this course in meeting its own high standards. The CMI is a UK professional body dedicated to promoting excellence in management and leadership. CMI accreditation is, therefore, a sign of a high-quality degree.

  • Gain real-world experience through projects, placements and internships

  • Develop expertise in your written, multi-media and digital skills on this combined programme, giving you the key skills employers look for

      HOW WILL YOU LEARN  

    Our teaching methods are varied and include:

  • Lectures

  • Workshops

  • Tutor-led and student-led seminars that can include discussions, critical analysis of reading and debates

  • Tutorials

  • Screenings

  • Work experience projects

  • Optional placement and internship opportunities

    HOW YOU ARE ASSESSED

    Your lecturers will take a flexible and varied approach to assessment in keeping with the interdisciplinary subject. For your media modules, you’ll be assessed entirely by coursework through practise-based work such as articles and videos along with opportunities for more applied work, such as work-based learning and audience research.

    For your business management modules, you’ll be assessed via individual tasks as well as group projects. Assignments could include:

  • Business reports

  • Research and consultancy projects

  • Presentations

  • Design of digital materials such as videos, blogs or augmented reality posters

  • Computer-based assessments

    STUDY OPTIONS: 

    On the Joint Honours programme, there are different pathways of study available. You can often study both subjects equally or choose to major in a subject. Please view the course page on our website for more information on pathways.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1139 Functional managers and directors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Derby
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications, Business and management studies, Events management
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000

    Offered by

    University of Derby

    Derby

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