Media and Communications BA (Hons)

<strong>Dive into today’s media landscape by developing storytelling, media theory and practical skills in journalism, PR, digital media and live projects, supporting your progression into a range of creative industries.</strong><br/><br/>Ready to shape the future of media? This course offers an exciting gateway into the world of media and communications. Create content, challenge the norm and bring your ideas to life through hands-on projects and practical studio work.  <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Ethical analysis of media:</strong> critique communication, media theory, and the creative sectors through detailed analysis and the application of new ideas, all approached with an ethical mindset.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Hands-on media experience:</strong> challenge established approaches to industry practice by engaging in real-world projects and hands-on experience in the contemporary media and communications landscape.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Create content with impact:</strong> engage global audiences and create new knowledge and ways of thinking to deliver your message with purpose and power.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong><br/><strong>Project-based learning:</strong> develop skills valued by employers through practical, real-world assessments that go beyond traditional essays to prepare for the evolving needs of employers in the media and creative industries.<br/><strong>Turn passion into professional impact:</strong> channel your interests, whether in content creation, storytelling or media activism, into meaningful work that resonates with audiences and drives change.<br/><strong>Create media that matters:</strong> produce compelling digital, video, audio and social media content with real-world relevance and impact, gaining hands-on experience in a studio-style environment.<br/><strong>Critically rethink media and culture</strong>: learn to analyse, question and reshape the media you consume—challenging narratives, exploring cultural trends and addressing ethical questions from AI to global news.<br/><strong>Join a legacy of innovation:</strong> study an established media course—continually updated to stay ahead of trends—while joining a legacy of graduates thriving across journalism, film, marketing and digital media.<br/><strong>Develop highly valued skills:</strong> reflecting the changing and dynamic needs of industry, including exceptional communication, project planning, critical thinking and analysis, problem-solving and powerful presentation and listening skills. <br/><br/>For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website