Media and Communication (Hons) University of East London

Overview

From television and film to audio and mobile communication, modern life is being reshaped by the media and communication environment. It influences how we work, relax and relate to those around us. The Media and Communication (Hons) course at University of East London takes you to the heart of this world.

Foundation year

If you don't meet the entry requirements for a BA, you can study this course as an extended, four-year programme. You'll begin by taking a foundation year which prepares you for a successful transition to the BA degree. This means it will take you four years to complete the course full-time, and eight years to complete the course part-time.

Your future career

The Media and Communication graduates are in high demand from employers. Why? Because this course equips you with an attractive combination of academic rigour, versatility and practical skills.

Added to this, you'll gain the specialist knowledge you need to work in a variety of media careers. Our students have gone on to jobs in television, film, journalism, publishing companies, advertising and public relations as well as careers in teaching and education.

Our course is also an excellent stepping stone to postgraduate study and research, including UEL's PhD and master's programmes, or to further training in other areas such as communications management, marketing, marketing communications, education and law.

As one of our graduates says, "My course at UEL gave me just the varied academic background I needed for my MA in Communications Management."

Official government statistics underline our success when it comes to preparing you for the world of work. According to Unistats, 85 per cent of our students are either in employment or undertaking further study within six months of competing their degree.