Media and Communications Keele University

Overview

The Media and Communications degree from Keele University seamlessly blends theoretical and practical elements, enabling you to explore and appreciate the vital role media plays in our rapidly changing world while simultaneously developing your creative abilities and professional portfolio. The degree equips you with valuable graduate skills across three interconnected areas: critical analysis, creative production, and professional practice.

Throughout the course, you’ll master the use of various visual media, film, audio, and digital formats to craft compelling narratives, communicate important ideas, and confidently express your creative voice. You’ll explore everything from storytelling and filmmaking to audience research and the intersection of media with contemporary issues like climate change and politics. With access to dedicated teaching spaces and professional filmmaking equipment, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience. This practical training will enable you to refine your skills and build an impressive portfolio of work.

The programme offers flexibility, allowing you to tailor your degree with a range of optional core modules. These options enable you to broaden your understanding of various career pathways and engage directly with the world beyond Keele—whether through work placements, client-based projects, or collaborative efforts to deliver successful festivals and events.

This thoughtfully designed curriculum achieves the perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application, providing opportunities for you to gain invaluable industry experience through placements. Media and Communications at Keele will not only prepare you for a successful career in the media industry but also equip you with the skills and knowledge to excel in a wide range of related fields.

Career opportunities:

Having a degree in Media and Communications provides a broad insight into various elements of the world we live in. You will have experience in theory and practical aspects of this industry which will be applicable to a number of different sectors.

You may wish to explore a career in:

• Marketing
• Television
• Public Relations
• Public Arts
• Journalism
• Broadcasting
• Business
• Education

At Keele, there are also a range of internships available to students that will enable you to gain real work experience with employers. This may involve full time or part time positions and roles that will allow you to gain a head start in your career.

Having the opportunity to take an internship will develop your practical skills in industries you may wish to pursue after graduation and the chance to engage with paid work during your time at university and beyond. You will be supported by staff and will be able to discuss your options to tailor your interests and career aspirations.

Media students have secured various roles in video production and other content creation for both local businesses, charities and national companies. These include Stoke Football Club, BBC Radio Stoke, NHS and Astrazeneca.