This joint honours degree is delivered in partnership by the School of Social Sciences and the School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies. It offers students the opportunity to explore current debates in sociological concepts and methods, communications and media studies. You will benefit from teaching led by experts in the fields of journalism and media studies on the one hand and policy studies, criminology and education on the other. Both schools are renowned for their research in their respective fields. Teaching in the School of Social Sciences is closely related to its research into the problems and challenges of modern society whilst teaching in the School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies is informed by its research into community journalism, human security and democracy. The UK Government’s recent research quality review of higher education institutions ranked the School of Social Sciences third in the UK and the School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies second.

In 2013/14, 96% of the School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation. The School’s graduates typically find employment both in Britain and abroad in a range of work – teaching, public service, the Civil Service, university, charity and arts administration, communications and public relations for a range of industries. Many graduates progress onto our Postgraduate Journalism and Communications Masters, available at Cardiff and elsewhere, and from there to various jobs in the media. In 2013/14, 95% of School of Social Science graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation. Turning theory into practical application and providing experience of the working world are important facets of preparing our graduates for life outside of education. We encourage our students to think about life beyond University from day one, offering modules and support to give you a competitive advantage on graduating.