Communications & Media

What is media and communications?

Media and communications degrees cover the history and effects on society of various forms of media as well as the way that they can be used to communicate different messages.

Such courses may draw on elements from the social sciences and the humanities but the core focus remains mass communication and communication studies.

What do you learn on a media and communications degree?

• This type of degree will cover a range of topics depending on which university you decide to attend.
• The first year will introduce students to a range of theories and research exploring the role of the media in society.
• Second- and third-year modules will delve deeper and may explore the media’s impact on feminism, war, race, crime, body image, politics and sport.
• Many media and communications degrees will also cover the techniques utilised to make films, documentaries, mobile media, radio technology and video games.