BA (Hons) Media, Communication and Cultural Studies at Newcastle University

Explore the role media plays in shaping culture and society. Prepare yourself for a career as a media professional with an understanding of political and ethical approaches to social justice issues. With a variety of optional pathways to choose from, you'll have the opportunity to gain the skills needed for a career in professional communications.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Arts and Cultures  |  Duration: Full time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll explore the role the media plays in shaping culture, identity and interpersonal communications. You will study modules in areas such as media studies, social and cultural studies, marketing communication and promotional practices, multimedia communication, and digital cultures. Compulsory modules include: Digital Cultures, Media Studies, Mediascapes: Creativity, Critique & Future Thinking, Social and Cultural Studies, Marketing Communication & Promotional Practices, Multimedia Communication, Media Fusions: Creative & Collaborative Projects, Intersectional Approaches in Media & Cultural Studies, Advertising and Consumption, Research Design and Practice, Research Dissertation.

Career pathways

Careers in the creative arts, public relations, journalism, media planning, social media management and content creation, broadcasting and advertising are the most popular choices for graduates. We focus on the communication of information across a broad range of subjects, from the highly practical to the theoretical. Graduate roles and employers include: The Financial Times; Buzzfeed; Royal Bank of Scotland; Daily Mail; Walt Disney; The Telegraph; Warner Bros; Great British Racing; LADbible Group; Hear from our graduates.

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