BA (Hons) Media and Communication

The Media and Communication BA (Hons) degree at De Montfort University offers an inclusive understanding of media and communication, encouraging students to analyze and apply a wide variety of theoretical perspectives to different media formats. The course intends to cultivate critical understanding of the role and impact of media and communications in contemporary society.Course Content: The course introduces students to the history, theory, and practice of media and communications. It provides an understanding of key issues in media and cultural studies and enables students to critically analyze media texts. The course also emphasizes research methods and skills needed in this field. It includes placement opportunities that allow students to gain hands-on experience in the industry.Key Modules: Some of the significant modules include Introducing Media and Communication, Representation, and Society, Portfolio for Media and Communication, advertising and consumer culture, media in the digital age, researching audiences, and media and communication dissertations.Accreditations: No specific accreditations noted.Future Careers: This degree prepares students for careers in a wide range of sectors such as Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Media Production, and Communications. Graduates have been employed by renowned companies like BBC, Channel 4, Sky News, and Disney. Furthermore, the university offers a placement year which gives students the opportunity to gain practical experience before graduation.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.