Choosing this degree in Media, Film and Journalism will allow you to develop your creative voice whilst giving you the skills, knowledge and experience in a range of creative and communication media.
Where better to study Film, Media and Journalism than at a University with its own Arts and Innovation Centre, Pontio, set in a location which regularly attracts major film and TV production companies, such as HBO, Netflix, the BBC and S4C. We have strong connections with working film studios and access to broadcasting companies such as BBC Wales on our doorstep.
This degree in Media, Film and Journalism is aimed at students who want to study and pursue careers in the fields of film, television, radio, digital media, advertising, journalism and public relations. In an age where there is vital need for informed debate on the political, environmental, social, and cultural forces that shape our world this degree will prepare you to engage with the conversation.
Taught by leading analyst and practitioners, staff within the School regularly engage with research in advertising, media regulation, privacy, digital journalism, political communication, gender, visual culture, gaming, global media, social networks, publishing and documentary to name a few.
Studying Media, Film and Journalism will shape you into an empowered citizen. Graduates are creative, resilient problem solvers, able to apply their skills, knowledge, and experience in a range of creative and communication media including film, radio, podcasting, journalism, television and social media. Taking on real-world problems faced by societies and businesses at Bangor University students are empowered to make change both locally and globally.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- Benefit from our staff expertise in film, media, print and broadcast journalism, and production including documentary and broadcast.
- Make the most of our facilities that include editing suites, production studios and industry-standard digital media equipment.
- Excellent links with the sector including access to working film studios.
- Opportunity to conduct a final-year project in collaboration with a company.
- Discover drama, films, music and more at the University’s Arts and Innovation Centre, Pontio.
Additional Course Options
This course is available with a Placement Year option where you will study for 1 additional year. The Placement Year is undertaken at the end of the second year and students are away for the whole of the academic year.
The Placement Year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. The minimum period in placement (at one or more locations) is seven calendar months; more usually you would spend 10-12 months with a placement provider. You would normally start sometime in the period June to September of your second year and finish between June and September the following year. Placements can be UK-based or overseas and you will work with staff to plan and finalise the placement arrangements.
You will be expected to find and arrange a suitable placement to complement your degree and will be fully supported throughout by a dedicated member of staff at your academic School and the University’s Careers and Employability Services.
You will have the opportunity to fully consider this option when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto this pathway at the appropriate time. Read more about the work experience opportunities that may be available to you or, if you have any questions, please get in touch.
This course is available with an International Experience Year option where you will study or work abroad for 1 additional year. You will have ‘with International Experience’ added to your degree title on graduating.
Studying abroad is a great opportunity to see a different way of life, learn about new cultures and broaden your horizons. With international experience of this kind, you’ll really improve your career prospects. There are a wide variety of destinations and partner universities to choose from. If you plan to study in a country where English is not spoken natively, there may be language courses available for you at Bangor and in your host university to improve your language skills.
You will have the opportunity to fully consider this option at any time during your degree at Bangor and make your application. If you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch.
Read more about the International Experience Year programme and see the studying or working abroad options on the Student Exchanges section of our website.
