With media studies, you can pursue an interest in films, cultural theory, media analysis and related topics. You will study a number of core modules that explore important theories in media studies. If you choose a dual or major route, you will have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of additional options. Some options are theory-based; they include ‘Film Theory and Criticism’, ‘Sexual Cultures’ and ‘Popular Music Cultures’. Other options are practice-based and they include ‘Introduction to Video Production’, ‘Multiplatform Media Production’ and ‘Screenwriting for TV and Film’. You could combine media studies with any of the other subjects in the Combined Subjects programme. You can choose to spend a third, half, or two thirds of your study time on media studies. On all modules, teaching is enriched where appropriate by Sunderland’s cutting-edge research. We host the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise and the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, over 60% of our research was ranked world-leading or internationally excellent. In the 2014 results 40% of our research was also assessed as having world-leading impact. The University is a very supportive learning environment. Throughout your degree you will have a Personal Tutor who will monitor progress, discuss options and offer appropriate guidance.

Modules in media studies prepare you for careers in the film, TV and video and new media industries. In addition, your training in communication, team-work and creativity will be highly relevant to roles in many different businesses and in the public sector. Recent graduates from Sunderland have gained jobs with employers such as: BBC Channel 4 Sky TV MTV Production companies. You could also choose to continue your studies with a Masters degree at the University of Sunderland. Work experience: You can choose to undertake a work placement with a media organisation such as the BBC, Tyne Tees Television or one of the region’s production companies. We help you find a suitable placement. You will also undertake a number of practical assignments, which can include live briefs from clients outside the University. You will build up a portfolio of work, culminating in a major project in the final year. Throughout the course we invite guest speakers to run workshops and master classes that allow you to relate your learning to real-life experience