Mass Communications @ a glance

The School of Humanities ensures that all its courses are relevant to the world of work through the School’s active links with regional employers across a range of industries and professions. Close links with prestigious bodies such as the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Heritage Lottery Foundation and the Mind Association attract valuable research funding. As a result, the School’s graduates have an excellent record of gaining employment in media, publishing, teaching and information management, where skills in analysis, communication and evaluation are highly valued.

In 2011 the University of Hertfordshire was ranked 12th among UK universities for Media Studies by The Guardian.

Stage 1		Stage 2		Stage 3
University Foundation		First Year Degree		Second Year Degree
Location: HIC at the University of Hertfordshire Intakes: February and June Duration: One semester Modules Business Studies Interactive Learning Skills and Communication Introduction to Mass Communications Principles of Computing Course fee: £4,600		Location: University of Hertfordshire School of Humanities Intakes: September Duration: Two semesters Course fee: £7,725 (Feb 2012) £8,500 (Oct 2012)		Location: University of Hertfordshire School of Humanities Duration: Two semesters Course fee: £9,000
Popular Careers		University of Hertfordshire degree pathways		Stage 4
Potential Career Paths: Advertising Desktop publishing Film production Journalism Public relations Television production Web design		Successful completion of this pathway leads to the award of: BA (Hons) Mass Communications		Final Year Degree
				Location: University of Hertfordshire School of Humanities Duration: Two semesters Course fee: £9,000
University of Hertfordshire fees are a guide only and are subject to change.