Global Communication and Media (Dual Degree) (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Set yourself up for a career as a global media professional capable of navigating this challenging yet exciting environment on this Global Communication and Media dual degree.

You'll study in Portsmouth and spend a year at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia.

Course highlights

• Discover how effective communication can contribute to a more tolerant and inclusive society
• Explore the latest professional techniques and methodologies used by national and international journalists, film directors, broadcasters and media professionals
• Use the latest digital technologies and facilities such as a fully equipped newsroom and broadcasting studios
• Learn from expert staff with industry-relevant experience who are engaged in research projects that analyse and inform the future of communication and media

• Boost your CV with opportunities to go on work placements and work on projects with local, national and global organisations

It's predicted the world’s entertainment and media sector revenue will grow to be worth more than $2.6 trillion by 2025 (PWC, 2021). This should create a significant demand for media and communications graduates.

When you complete this   Global Communication and Media (Dual Degree) (Hons) course from University of Portsmouth , you'll have the knowledge and professional skills that will set you up for a career in media and communications in the UK and beyond, in public or private organisations or as a freelancer.

You could also use the communication, team working and research skills you develop in other sectors.

What areas can you work in with a global communication and media degree?

Areas you could work in include:

• journalism
• media research
• film and video production/direction
• scriptwriting
• broadcasting – scheduling, video editing, production management
• public relations
• marketing
• corporate communications
• advertising

You could also go on to postgraduate study, for example, by studying an MA or MRES.

Graduate destinations

Previous Portsmouth graduates have gone onto work for organisations such as:

• Sky
• Premier League Productions
• Disney UK
• Discovery UK
• Cosmopolitan
• Vogue
• BBC
• Channel 4