BA (Hons) Communications and Media at University of Gloucestershire

Learn to create, build campaigns and communicate in a fast-moving media world. With real clients, real studios and real industry connections from day one. You’ll learn all the skills needed to work in the exciting field of communications and media – from creating podcasts and video to crafting strategies and campaigns.

Department: Film, Media and TV  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time, sandwich/placement year option  |  Intake: September 2027; September 2028  |  Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Media Law and Regulation, Campaigns, Stunts and Influencers, Writing for Communications and PR, Creating Content: Podcasting and Audio Production, Creating Content: Video Production, Creating Content: Social Media; Level 5 (Year 2): Strategic Communications and PR, The Communications Specialist, Design Skills, Creating Content: Digital Storytelling, Creating Content: Advanced Podcasting; Level 6 (final year): The Media Practitioner, Major Practical Project/Dissertation, The Communications Agency, Crisis Communications, Social Media Management and Digital Strategies.

Career pathways

We’ll connect you with employers, influencers, campaigners and creators who’ll inspire and enable you to take the first steps into the expanding PR, comms and media industry. Benefit from our strong industry links with guest speakers, work experience opportunities, and visits to leading employers.

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