De Montfort University

Course Details

Media (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)

Course Description

Bringing together world-leading researchers in Media, Television and Cultural Studies, with experienced practitioners in the field of public relations and new media. Their informed critical perspectives, professional knowledge and academic experience ensures that you are not only aware of the media environment and the employment opportunities it provides, but also gives you the opportunity to explore new dimensions of theory.First year teaching focuses on the modern media landscape where you will be encouraged to engage critically and creatively with digital, print and broadcast media as well as exploring the potential of visual media. In your second and third years you can choose from a wide range of professional, academic and creative pathways in line with your interests and ambitions to create a degree which is fascinating and relevant to your aspirations. You can choose from theoretical options as well as from creative and professional modules and will be supported throughout your study by a friendly teaching team of media academics and industry professionals.

Course Duration

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3year

Career outcomes

Our recent graduates have gone on to work for Cosmopolitan, the BBC, CBeebies, MentornMedia (Question Time), Hewlett Packard and News International. Graduates have also pursued careers in both the public and private sector and have gone on to work in advertising, SEO, sales, TV production, journalism, independent media, film, teaching and public relations agencies. Some graduates choose to continue their education by researching the media and related subjects at postgraduate master’s and doctoral levels of study.




Media (Joint Honours) BA (Hons) De Montfort University