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Digital Cultures and Media BA Hons
Ever wondered how social media influences our politics, or how AI can discriminate against different ethnicities? Are you fascinated by how apps have affected our lives?
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Points of entry for Digital Cultures and Media BA Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Media, journalism and communications and Media Studies at Newcastle University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Digital Cultures and Media BA Hons at Newcastle University
AAB excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
UCAS points for current students on Media, journalism and communications and Media Studies at Newcastle University
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Media, journalism and communications at Newcastle University
member4105616
26th March 24
Journalism, Media and Culture, BA Hons FullTime
had the most amazing experience at St. James House! The space and environment were perfect for my needs, and the staff went above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable. I couldn't have asked for a better accommodation option. Highly recommend!" read more
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member6105585
26th March 24
Journalism, Media and Culture, BA Hons FullTime
Nice part of staying in this apartment read more
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member10102145
26th February 24
Journalism, Media and Culture, BA Hons FullTime
It’s been lovely living here and don’t stuff read more
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member997169
15th January 24
Journalism, Media and Culture, BA Hons FullTime
The style of teaching is really interactive, giving a lot of insight to how newsrooms operate in this day and age read more
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member785666
3rd May 23
Journalism, Media and Culture, BA Hons FullTime
I think it’s good. But if it could add more practical lessons, it will be better! read more
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member1185667
3rd May 23
Journalism, Media and Culture, BA Hons FullTime
Come on, be more powerful and stronger read more
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member785665
3rd May 23
Journalism, Media and Culture, BA Hons FullTime
Provide more practical experience is much better read more
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member584111
12th April 23
Journalism, Media and Culture, BA Hons FullTime
I am more than pleased with my course. I enjoy the majority of my modules and I can see how they are helping me towards my career. The course is very practical and overall pretty fun as well. read more
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member7105549
26th March 24
Film and Media, BA Hons FullTime
The courses taught are very useful and have greatly helped me to improve myself. Although there was a lot of shooting work, I gained a lot of skills and practical opportunities. For international students, the fees are a bit expensive, but that's understandable. read more
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member1399441
6th February 24
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
really good teacher really patient and helpful read more
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member1286858
26th May 23
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
phillip was very interesting and he was also my personal tutor and was very patient in answering questions. read more
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member786013
11th May 23
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
A well-developed professional curriculum， read more
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member484468
18th April 23
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
It was a good decision in studying Newcastle University. Professors are helpful and meeting new people learning the new things overall it was all enjoyable. read more
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member1075987
25th January 23
Film and Media, BA Hons FullTime
Love this course, love the modules and practical seminars read more
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member1075584
24th January 23
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
lectures are very quick to respond and do their best to help as much as possible. Meetings with personal tutors are always super helpful, especially if you have any worries read more
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member765232
6th January 22
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
It would be better if there were more practical lessons. read more
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member760007
11th June 21
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
I have enjoyed my course but given that it’s not NCTJ accredited I wouldn’t say it’s value for money read more
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member559863
10th June 21
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
Really enjoying my course and the content that I am being taught it is helping me to make decisions surrounding my future read more
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member1355158
11th March 21
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
I studied my master here couldn’t find the course name cross cultural communication but it was great. read more
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member853898
4th February 21
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
Pretty good but I don’t have much experience due to online learning read more
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member952934
4th December 20
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
Right now content at times doesn’t seem relevant but really enjoying course. read more
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member652774
2nd December 20
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
Teaching is good but some teach just read slides on class read more
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member452772
2nd December 20
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
I think it is very good. I like it so so much, and I think it is a good choice. read more
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member1252719
1st December 20
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
I think it needs us to pay more attention on preparing for the courses which is different from the courses in China and the price is a little high. read more
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Room142
10th March 20
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
I think I get more new acknowledgment from this course. read more
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member845883
19th February 20
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
Does a good job of getting everyone up to the same skill level by Christmas and then becomes very diverse allowing you to pursue what you really are interested in read more
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member1245655
13th February 20
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
My course is very interesting and I feel like I'm learning alot read more
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member1230317
11th February 18
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies, BA Hons FullTime
Great course and teachers. Excellent choice of theory to be studied. Marvelous place! read more
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