Global Studies: If you are concerned about pressing global crises (such as food security, environmental change, conflict, inequality) and the everyday experiences of people living in globalised communities then this is the perfect course for you. The need for understanding how our world is connected, but also divided, has never been greater. Cultural and social crises are impacting on everyday experience, while work, leisure and identity can only be understood through the global structures that mediate them. This unique course will allow you not only to understand and analyse global trends and tensions, but to engage with the world as a global citizen and professional. You will be able to build a flexible personalised course of study by selecting options taught by experts in the field from across the Humanities. In combination with another Joint Honours subject, Global Studies provides students with an innovative opportunity to build contemporary world relevance into their degree. Media: This popular degree combines theoretical approaches to media with opportunities to learn practical media skills. You will learn from industry professionals and explore all aspects of media cultures, from social networking sites and lifestyle magazines to anti-globalisation movements and computer gaming. This course is taught by a team of eminent researchers. In the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE, 2008), 85% of our Communication, Culture and Media research was assessed as world leading or of international quality. For you, this means that the course is informed by the latest thinking and you will learn from people with a real passion for their subject.

This is a major part of the curriculum. Key transferable skills are emphasised and there are opportunities to develop links with organisations and potential employers. As a result we have an outstanding record of graduate employment. Joint honours courses develop a wide range of skills. These include: written and oral communication skills critical analysis the ability to work independently and in groups time management self-motivation a variety of IT skills.