Media and Communications BA (Hons)
Course overview
You study the key media thinkers and theories, and explore all aspects of the media including television, radio, journalism, popular music and social media. This course includes an optional work placement year, at no extra cost.
There’s never been a more important time to scrutinise the media – with a reality television star becoming US President, the rise of `fake news’ and social media dominating our lives in this on-demand world.You learn to read, understand, create and use broadcast and social media, and see how it shapes our lives and our understanding of the world.
We cover a wide range of topics, exploring our social history, arts and pop culture, and look at a range of topics that have influenced our lives, from Beatlemania to Beliebers, Frankenstein to Farage.
Alongside the optional work placement year, you can gain valuable experience and engagement with the sector through our shorter work placements, internships and work experience opportunities.
Career opportunities
You gain a range of skills and knowledge around a wide range of topics in media and popular culture. You also develop your transferable skills in areas such as presentation techniques, visual communication and technical skills used across the media and creative industries. Recent graduates have gained employment in BBC radio, as full-time journalists, international television sales, professional bloggers, and a range of social media management, marketing and public relations jobs.
The course is also an excellent starting point to move into teaching, and we have graduates that currently work full-time in primary, secondary and further education.
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