Media Studies BA (Hons)

Media and communication are at the heart of our culture, society, and democracy. We consume news from TV and X (formerly Twitter) in moments of crisis, rely on the cinema and streaming for entertainment, and connect using social media. <br/><br/>On this course, you’ll gain a blend of analytical, creative, and technical skills, designed to help you become an expert when it comes to understanding and using the media. <br/><br/>We’ve created this degree to reflect the many different media careers you can follow, too. <br/><br/>**Why Study Media Studies BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>On the course, you’ll be supported by our world-leading experts, who undertake cutting-edge research into the media of today – and tomorrow. You’ll also get hands-on in our industry-standard studios, using specialist equipment and software, as you create media content you can be proud of. <br/><br/>You’ll choose from a wide range of optional modules to create your own adventure with us and benefit from work experience opportunities, for the chance to focus on the career you want. <br/><br/>Plus, Media Studies at Huddersfield is top in Yorkshire for Learning Resources, scoring 100%, based on experimental statistics from the National Student Survey 2023. <br/><br/>Begin your career journey with us; recent graduates work for media companies, agencies, and brands, in digital marketing, social media roles and more†. An impressive 100% of graduates from this subject are in work and/or further study 15 months after graduating, too (HESA Graduate Outcomes 20/21, UK domiciled graduates). <br/><br/>If you’re keen to pursue a career or further study in media, media and popular culture, advertising, promotional culture, interactive multimedia, graphic multimedia, film and more, this is the course for you. You could also explore film and drama in more depth in postgraduate study, or specific strands of journalism, such as sports journalism, broadcast journalism, or music journalism. <br/><br/>†Source: LinkedIn <br/><br/>**Professional Bodies** <br/>At Huddersfield you’ll also study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. <br/><br/>†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Take charge of your future through Clearing and find your place at the University of Huddersfield. <br/><br/>Students can benefit from inspirational teaching, innovative facilities, and resources, all on their amazing, close-knit and friendly campus. Huddersfield focuses on preparing you for real-world experiences in your field with simulated workspaces such as a trading room, mock law court, crime scene suite, concert venues, engineering workshops and more. <br/><br/>100% of undergraduate students have the opportunity to undertake professional work-related experience whilst at Huddersfield. Students have gained invaluable experience both in the UK and internationally, working for brands such as Puma, Siemens, Boeing, Walt Disney Corporation and Cross Country Rail to name but a few. The University is a top 20 university in the UK for work placement years in industry (HESA Student Record 2020/21). Huddersfield also offer the Global Professional Award alongside your degree so you can gain valuable skills and attributes that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>Located between Manchester and Leeds and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield has the second-lowest average student rent in the UK (Save the Student, 2023), meaning you’ll have more to do more!<br/><br/>Apply now to an award-winning university with low-cost living. You could end up where you’re meant to be.