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.
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.
This can enable you to progress into diverse careers in sectors such as PR, journalism, marketing, entertainment, international relations, politics and education.
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.
Key features:
- Designed with your employability in mind, this course includes modules focusing on media industries, digital cultures and new media.
- 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.
- 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.
- Benefit from our close links with local media partners including BBC Radio Leicester, Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, and community media organisations.
- 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.
- Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.