Media, Society and Culture University of Leicester

Overview

The BA in Media, Society and Culture  at the University of Leicester  is for those with a deep interest in the media but who are also keen to explore wider sociological questions, and who want to develop knowledge and skills relevant to jobs outside, as well as inside, the media arena.

There is no better city than Leicester to explore fundamental sociological concepts such as ethnicity, migration and social class. The University has been at the forefront of media and sociology research, with over 100 years of combined expertise in these subjects.

Key facts

• This course has been designed to make the most of that expertise. We are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies.

• You will learn about a range of interdisciplinary theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of media and social issues and will obtain the ability to apply these to contemporary issues and debates. 

• They offer a diverse range of optional modules from both media and sociology, allowing you to tailor your degree to your personal interests.

Careers and employability

Recent graduates have gone on to work for companies such as:

• American Express

• Artavia Advertising

• BBC

• City Index

• E.ON Energy

• Gogglebox Entertainment

• HMRC

• Lloyds Bank

• Sky Media

• Transport for London

• Web Liquid Digital Marketing 

Others have gone on to further study in the following fields:

• Broadcast Journalism

• Journalism

• Marketing

• Cinema and Television

• International Relations