Our new range of liberal studies degrees provides a true US-style liberal arts education, a first in the UK. In your foundation year you undertake a general education programme which provides a comprehensive foundation for your degree studies. From the first year of your degree, you choose a ‘major’ subject area whilst taking a range of ‘electives’ to tailor your degree to match your passions and interests. Every module in our liberal studies programme has been specifically designed for the degree, delivering you a broad-based education which engages you in critical and interdisciplinary thinking. Liberal arts graduates are well-prepared to make the most of opportunities in a fast-moving global economy. The BA (Hons) Liberal Studies (Media & Communications) with Integrated Foundation offers a grounding in media history, theories and developments. You will become experienced in media analysis techniques and media research methods used in industry. You will examine media law and regulatory issues in relation to new technologies and established media. You will use industry-standard techniques and tools for creating and producing media content across visual, digital and emerging platforms.

The Media Communications major will prepare you for a wide variety of careers, including advertising, public relations, journalism or other communications roles, as well as preparing for further academic study. You will develop skills that you can use throughout your career, whether in the media industries or elsewhere. The international focus on media gives you a wide perspective that will benefit you in whatever area you choose. Previous graduates have gone on to work in all areas of the media, either directly or in agencies or organisations. Some combine their communications skills with other skills in computing, visual media, film or business.