Media Communications and Publishing

Turn your passion for communication into a practical publishing skill set. Learn to shape stories into ideas for print, digital, and beyond with this media and publishing degree.
• Prepare for a professional career in the thriving communications sector – whether in publishing, marketing, PR or education.



• Learn the skills you need to succeed in the ever-changing world of media publishing, such as copy-editing, magazine production, marketing strategy, content creation, and using the Adobe Creative Suite.



• Gain real-world experience: respond to industry briefs and manage projects.



Throughout your studies, you’ll be introduced to all forms of media, such as film, television, social media, books and magazines, and you’ll learn to meet the opportunities and challenges of publishing in the 21st century.

You’ll be encouraged to take an innovative approach to your work, whether in print or digital, or in emerging technologies such as immersive media.

During the course, you’ll have the chance to work with real clients on marketing campaigns, social media content, magazine and book production, as well as journalistic and feature article writing. You’ll graduate with industry experience and an impressive professional portfolio of work to show prospective employers.

You’ll learn how to rethink media communications for social change, studying online influencers, diverse forms of representation, and the ethics of social media platforms.

In your final year, you’ll get the chance to work with a selection of outside clients, as well as join The Studio in Bath, the University’s new city-centre innovation hub for creative media technology.

You'll have access to key industry resources such as Nielsen Bookscan, where you can explore book sales data and monitor consumer trends.

As we’re an Adobe Creative Campus, you’ll have access to the Adobe Creative Suite, giving you access to industry-standard programmes as part of your studies.

Why study media and publishing?
Studying a combined media communications and publishing degree will equip you with the skills and experience you need to meet the challenges and opportunities of publishing in the 21st century.

You’ll explore the workings of modern media and communication, and gain an in-depth understanding of the media and publishing industries. You’ll develop your creative communication skills across a variety of media, from books and magazines to innovative apps, websites and social media.

The course has been designed with employability in mind, offering the chance to gain the practical skills and experience that will enable you to pursue a career in your chosen field of communications and publishing, whether in books and magazines, social media, marketing, or immersive media.

Combined Honour Awards
At Bath Spa University many of our undergraduate programmes can be combined, so you don’t have to limit yourself to one subject. If you choose to study a combined award then in Year One you’ll start by studying both subjects in equal depth. From Year Two you can choose whether to continue with equal numbers of modules from each subject, or whether you want to select additional modules in one or the other. Upon successful completion of the programme you will graduate with a joint degree.

Bath Spa University offers a huge range of Clearing courses across Creative and Performing Arts, Education, Humanities, Sciences and Business. Explore their range of career-focused degrees and get in touch today.

A degree from Bath Spa Uni offers practical, real-life experience that builds your skills through placements and trips. You'll be taught by knowledgeable and passionate educators who bring their industry expertise directly to you.

Bath Spa offers a thriving community across two campuses with excellent facilities and a buzzing social scene. The Bath Spa SU offers over 70 clubs and societies for you to choose from to help you get settled in.

Bath Spa prioritise student well-being and provides plenty of support to make sure you can realise your full potential. The Student Wellbeing Team will support you through whatever challenges you face.

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