Media and Communications with Placements

Media and communications is a discipline that examines how the media industry works, how media content is produced and distributed, and how media shapes culture, politics, and everyday life. It combines the critical analysis of media forms, ownership, and power with the practical skills of media production, making it a degree that prepares you both to think rigorously about the media landscape and to contribute to it professionally. Understanding how media industries operate, how audiences engage with content, and how digital transformation is reshaping the field is essential for anyone who wants to work in or study this sector seriously.

At Brunel University London, this four-year, full-time programme includes a foundation year for those who need to build their academic foundations before the main degree. The programme gives you an in-depth understanding of how the media industry shapes today's world, alongside expert training in media production that equips you with practical skills across writing, digital content, broadcasting, and multimedia. The four years include placements, giving you substantial professional experience in media organisations alongside your academic studies.

London's position at the centre of the UK media industry is a significant asset, providing direct access to the organisations and professionals you are studying.

Graduates from media and communications programmes work in journalism, broadcasting, digital content creation, public relations, social media management, marketing, film and television production, and cultural organisations. The combination of critical understanding with practical production skills makes graduates adaptable across the full range of roles in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Many graduates also go on to postgraduate study in media, journalism, communications, or related disciplines, developing specialist expertise for editorial, research, or leadership roles.