Media and Communications BA (Hons) at Coventry University

Dive into today's media landscape by developing storytelling, media theory and practical skills in journalism, PR, digital media and live projects, supporting your progression into a range of creative industries. Ready to shape the future of media? This course offers an exciting gateway into the world of media and communications.

Faculty: Media and Journalism  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Multiplatform Skills in the Digital Age, The Power to Influence: Media and Responsibility, Creating Stories: Narratives and Communities, Digital Tribes: Understanding Audiences. Year two: Content Creation and Cultural Contexts, Influencers and Brands: Digital Media Making, Networking, Professionalism and Self-branding in the Media, ScreenLab: Visual Storytelling. Final year: Media Trendspotting: Research Tools and Tactics, Impact: Media Campaigning and Activism, Persuasion: Public Relations and Marketing, The Futures of the Creative Industries.

Career pathways

On successful completion of the course, you should be a globally and interculturally aware graduate ready to make a dynamic difference in the world. The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths.

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