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Media studies and communication

What is media studies and communication?

Media studies and communication explore the content and effects of the media and the processes behind communicating an idea with an audience. There is the opportunity to take either a theoretical or practical approach, with subjects ranging between the academic and creative, allowing for specialisation or, alternatively, a wider breadth of study.

What will I study?

Sample modules:

Study of Media Audiences

Media in an International Context

News Production

Radio Broadcasting

Journalism

Television Production

Advertising and Cultural Communication

Why study media studies and communication?

Media graduates find that their skills suit a variety of career roles making them sought after in marketing and events management related industries as well as the media sector.

Media degrees tend to be quite flexible and can be studied alongside subjects such as psychology, sociology, languages, and economics to add more breadth to your skills.

Students usually develop a flexible and creative approach to tasks, excellent communication and presentation skills, and a greater critical awareness of media roles in society.