Media and Communication BA (Hons)

The media and communication industry has a widespread influence on the world around us, and this degree course helps enable you to be a part of that revolution.<br/><br/>By studying both the theory and practice of media and communications, this course can equip you with the skills and insights required to be successful in the media environment.<br/><br/>This can enable you to progress into diverse careers in sectors such as PR, journalism, marketing, entertainment, international relations, politics and education.<br/><br/>A modern focus in the teaching of this course enables students to adapt to changes and developments in industry and proficiently use the most up-to-date technology. <br/><br/>**Key features:**<br/><br/><br/>- You will benefit from Education 2030 – DMU’s new way of delivering courses, focusing on ensuring the best possible experience for our students. Through block teaching, you will focus on one subject at a time instead of several at once. This means that you will be able to focus closely on each subject and absorb your learning material in more depth, whilst working more closely with your tutors and course mates.<br/><br/><br/>- Designed with your employability in mind, this course includes modules focusing on media industries, digital cultures and new media.<br/><br/><br/>- Select a route through this degree in Creative Writing, Drama, English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History or Journalism. These carefully chosen routes will complement and enrich your understanding of your main subject, alongside broadening your skillset to give you a wider range of career paths upon graduation.<br/><br/><br/>- Access a range of multimillion-pound facilities, including editing suites, TV studios, radio studios, dark rooms, blue and green screen studios and video production laboratories.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from our close links with local media partners including BBC Radio Leicester, Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, and community media organisations.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain valuable international experience as part of your studies with our DMU Global programme. Previous Media and Communication students have immersed themselves in Hollywood’s fan culture, learned about Berlin’s fascinating media history and explored TV archives in New York.<br/>