Cultural Studies and Media and Journalism - BA (Hons)

Overview

This Cultural Studies and Media and Journalism - BA (Hons) degree offers an academically rigorous approach to the study of mediated cultural forms, practices and technologies and their vital social, political and economic implications alongside journalism skills. We examine a range of areas, from digital media and journalism, to the creative and cultural industries, to social identities and subcultures. In addition, you are introduced to some basic journalism skills like reporting and feature writing that position you well for a range of careers in the media sector and beyond. 

At University of Kent, Cultural Studies and Media is taught in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research where you benefit from a large choice of specialist modules on race, social change, criminal justice or disability and the arts. You are taught by leading academics and have the opportunity to choose modules from a wide range of subject areas.

Our journalism modules are taught by working professionals in print, digital, radio and television journalism and specialist academics.

Career

Our graduates have gone on to work in:

• media, journalism, broadcasting
• publishing
• public relations
• the cultural and creative industries
• national and local government
• social and cultural policy
• international institutions and NGOs