Media and Communication (Hons) York St John University

Overview

On this Media and Communication (Hons) degree at York St John University you will study the history, nature and impact of media and popular culture. You will investigate:

• The power dynamics in contemporary media

• How media responds to and impacts on pressing political and social issues

• The impact of our ever evolving digital culture on the world, individuals, and on social and national identities

• Issues surrounding the de Westernisation of Media Studies, approaching media in a global context

The course includes many opportunities to get creative while also gaining employable skills. We will encourage you to contribute to the writing, production and marketing of our online magazine, Neutral. This allows you to work with industry professionals in these areas. You can also work with a graphic designer on a marketing-based module, developing an idea for an app and coming up with a rebranding project.

Career

 A thorough understanding of the contemporary media landscape will be valuable in a variety of professions and industries. The skills you will build through this degree include project management, communication, use of digital technology, creativity, collaboration, analysis and research.

This degree could be the first step toward your career in:

• Writing or producing for TV and film

• Location management

• Researching for TV and film

• Marketing, PR and communications

• Media buyer

• Advertising