Personal Statement (Digital Media and Communications) [PDF]

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PERSONAL STATEMENT Before I became fascinated by the media world, I was subconsciously a part of it like everyone else. The news on TV, the magazines I read and the commercials urged me to buy the products I purchased. I find it remarkable how the media exercise power over our lives whilst offering rich cultural rewards. Communication is as old as human existence; It has played a significant role as far as the co-existence of human beings is concerned. However, the technological revolution has brought about many new types of communication that now play a significant role in disseminating information and entertainment to worldwide populations. Digital media is becoming more difficult because it is rapidly evolving alongside innovations in technology and how people interact with it. I have the desire to gain further knowledge in it via this program to disseminate, manage, transmit, and secure information for effective communication. Integrating related areas such as the media, culture, technology and internet, will automatically make me fit to stand out professionally. My undergraduate study in English has further prepared me for the course as it helped me gain communication skills needed to succeed in the Mass communication field. My bachelor's program also helped me learn proven techniques to analyze communication and disseminate information more critically. There are various career options available to English Language majors, with a career in mass communication a significant part of it. Considering my skills and interests, I would find fulfilment in working in the creative industry. The education from Teesside University and my commitment to the subject, and my language skills would allow me to pursue a career in this field. Therefore, I have chosen to study this masters course as a pathway to my career in the mass communication field. With this ever-changing world, studying this course would keep me updated on the modern practices in mass communication and better prepare me for a career in it. My interest to continue my education at Teesside University spurs from the course structure of my desired course. The MA Digital Media and Communications at the university has course modules like Digital Platforms and Production, which would help me with my digital communication capabilities by assisting in developing a website around a subject of my choice. User Experience for Digital Communications would assist with audience usability, adaptability, and accessibility of the digital platforms. The university’s excellent reputation is also another factor I considered. The university is home to many international students. The diversity is beautiful. I certainly look forward to having different nationalities on campus and interacting with students from



various mass communication backgrounds, degree disciplines, and cultural, national, and international experiences. Teesside University has a very high employability rating. Most of its courses are accredited, which speaks volumes of the level of education being impacted. The university is also known for its innovative research and world-class facilities to support and aid learning. Teesside University is also known for its excellent student experience rating is very important to me as a new student in the UK. I choose to study in the United Kingdom because of a host of reasons. Firstly, the quality of education. A UK degree is widely recognized as equal to that of other top countries globally. It is well ranked internationally, which is very much superior to that of my home country. Secondly, the affordable cost of education in the UK, given the excellent quality of education, was another factor I considered while choosing my country of choice. Thirdly, the international exposure of the country was another factor I considered. The UK is exposed to many international applicants, and as a result, assimilating and blending in would be much easier. Having acknowledged that United Kingdom education is well recognized all over the world. More importantly, the first four top university rankings are from the UK. This shows the quality of education in UK universities. The UK universities are inspected regularly to uphold the high quality and standard laid down by the government. Right now, UK research is world-leading with international excellence and relevance. This would also assist in propagating evidence-based practices, and the duration of most courses in UK universities are shorter compared to other countries. Finally, the cultural diversity of life in the UK is unequalled, considering the cosmopolitan towns and cities to historical centres to the ancient buildings, which could enrich my cultural perception. Studying at the UK University will allow me to study in a core academic environment with excellent facilities for learning with ease, such as the innovative library and amazing research supervisory team. This will facilitate my critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques, which would enhance my research skills. Universities in the UK are known to be international studentfriendly institutions. The staff are highly dedicated and experienced experts in their field.