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Diploma of Mass Communications, Politics and International Relations
Hertfordshire International College
- Hatfield, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year First Year pathway at HIC in mass communications, politics and international relations that is year one of a University of Hertfordshire bachelor degree.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts and practical approaches in Mass Communications
- Politics and International Relations. Apply relevant methods to coursework and supervised tasks. Communicate subject-specific information and evaluate work against academic or professional standards.
Career outcomes
- Broadcast journalist
- editorial assistant
- magazine journalist
- newspaper journalist
- political risk analyst
Curriculum
- One-year first year of a University of Hertfordshire bachelor degree
- taught at HIC
- worth 120 Level 4 credits. Study covers None. Students need 120 Level 4 credits to enter Year 2.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Country-specific upper-secondary qualification on the Academic Requirements page (about 100 country entries)
- progression to Year 2 at University of Hertfordshire needs 120 Level 4 credits (40 percent pass in all modules for First Year Business).
Accepted academic background
Country-specific upper-secondary qualification on the Academic Requirements page (about 100 country entries). Examples (country labels not extractable): HSC (XII) with 50 percent average, 55 percent for Engineering/Computing; UK-system: 56 to 72 UCAS tariff points from two A/AS Levels depending on subject (Arts and Politics 56, Journalism 64, Computer Science/Engineering and Life and Medical Sciences 72). Engineering needs Physics; Health Care needs two references and occupational health/DBS checks at progression.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- Duolingo unconfirmed
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and dates. Apply online through the StudyLink portal; application fee unconfirmed. Upload the form
- qualifications
- English test results and passport
- with certified translations if needed. An interview
- if needed
- follows once the offer conditions are met. Receive the unconditional offer and pay the course fee deposit stated in the offer letter. Return the provisional CAS with financial documents and TB certificate if required
- then use the CAS to apply for the UK Student visa. Send arrival details through the airport pick-up form.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,595 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | £29,422 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | College Lane Campus, Hatfield |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Media, Journalism and Politics |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £18,595 GBP per year. The deposit is £29,422 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5), Duolingo unconfirmed, IELTS Academic 6.