Media and Communication BA (Hons)

**Understanding media and communication – from creator to consumer.**<br/><br/>BA (Hons) Media and Communication is an innovative media-based degree course that allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the concepts, ideas, practices and methods that characterise contemporary media, communication, and cultural studies. The course offers you a carefully considered mix of theory-led and hands-on learning through research-based projects, giving you a well-rounded learning experience, and equipping you with the skills you’ll need for employment.<br/><br/>You will:<br/><br/><br/>- Critically **explore the latest research** surrounding the social, political, and technological issues that shape our daily lives.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn about the **latest technological developments** that shape contemporary media industries.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop skills that will **equip you to work** in relevant industries or to **continue to postgraduate study** (the course has an embedded Employability Portfolio module to help position you in an industry of your choosing post-graduation).<br/><br/><br/>The teaching team is made up of research-active experts, and industry professionals who bring a wealth of experience. This combination is brought to life in our modules, which encourage students to produce dynamic academic work, and to create exciting and impactful public-facing outputs. Indeed, the teaching teams research actively changes the world around us via research papers in leading journals, books, audio-visual outputs, and impact and policy work.<br/><br/>Our graduates understand how media technologies and representations shape our lives, and how communication can be used to affect change in the world.

Joining Northumbria means joining a business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Northumbria are currently ranked Gold for student outcomes, Silver for overall teaching excellence*, and a top 8 university for student life**. <br/><br/>Located in Newcastle, Northumbria University is home to an enormous student population of 31,170, and consequently, some of the best nightlife scenes in the country! Newcastle also has one of the lowest costs of living in the country (We Buy Any Home, 2024), so you don't have to break the bank to have fun either!<br/><br/>There's truly something for everyone at Northumbria! You can make use of the fantastic facilities including the £30 million flagship Sports Central. And if exploring is more your thing? You're never far from beaches, stunning countryside and local history.<br/><br/>Find out more about Northumbria and get in touch today!<br/><br/>* (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)<br/>** (Uni Compare 2025 Rankings)