Media, Culture and Journalism - BA (Hons)

As a Media, Culture and Journalism graduate, you’ll be sought-after in the job market thanks to your in-depth subject knowledge and strong analytical skills. These are highly valued across the media industries, as well as in PR, education, marketing and events management, and the heritage, tourism and leisure sectors. You’ll also receive ALBERT training, which means you can develop media productions in an environmentally sustainable way - highly prized in today’s market. Whether you have a clear job role in mind or are still exploring your options, this course has the diversity and flexibility to help you achieve your ambitions.

As well as developing your academic skills, the course prepares you for a fulfilling career within media, journalism and a range of related industries. Regular interaction with established professionals through placement, live projects and guest masterclasses give you real insights into the industry and what it takes to thrive. We also build professional practice into most modules so you’re constantly developing the skills employers want. Our staff use their industry knowledge to help you identify your strengths and interests and pursue goals in those areas. Our dedicated careers team also helps you source opportunities and prepare for applications.

Our diverse course aims to provide you with opportunities in a vast range of media roles and pathways. We partner with all manner of organisations within the industry so you can explore these different routes. These include production companies such as the BBC and Bad Wolf. We also work closely with IJPR, one of Europe’s most important TV PR agencies, as well as local communities, radio stations, and charities, giving you the chance to make an impact with these organisations.