Media and Communications (Hons) with Foundation Regent's University London

Overview

With Media and Communications (Hons) with Foundation programme at Regent's University London you’ll examine media from traditional journalism to AI-generated content, and explore how they shape your perceptions, thoughts, emotions and social practices. Looking at current news stories and trends, you’ll debate ethics and regulatory issues (such as privacy, freedom of speech, misinformation) and the responsibilities of media companies and content creators in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Through creative workshops, you’ll learn to produce industry-standard interviews, news reports, short features and social posts, as well as content for new platforms like Web3, VR and the metaverse – from websites to digital magazines, podcasts and more. You’ll also look at techniques in pre-production planning and digital camerawork, and consider the impact of light and sound in creating powerful content that engages audiences.

On campus, you’ll have access to:

• Da Vinci Resolve, Movie Magic
• Red, Sony and Black Magic cameras
• A professional Foley studio
• A brand-new podcasting studio
• Sound mixers and Celeb lighting
• TV and editing studios
• Free Adobe Creative Cloud license

Off campus, you’ll have opportunities to explore media hubs, brands, museums, archives and more –engaging with industry and joining practical workshops. Previously students have:   

• Joined research groups in the British Library and the National Archives
• Evaluated stereotypes in advertising at the Museum of Brands and Design Museum
• Analysed multifaceted media campaigns at the Barbie Exhibition
• Explored the telecommunications infrastructure at the Postal Museum
• Cyphered messages and sent signals at the Science Museum
• Uncovered digital worlds and virtual reality at immersive exhibitions.

Throughout your time at Regent’s, you’ll have opportunities to gain authentic professional experience in the media and communications industry. Recent examples include:

• Chairing panels with industry experts
• Obtaining internships at the likes of The Art Newspaper
• Joining press backstage at The BRITS
• Having interviews published in national newspapers

You’ll graduate with a blend of intellectual, practical, ethical and creative skills that are highly relevant to a range of sectors and careers, and crucial to participating thoughtfully in society. Our alumni work in a range of sectors – from parliamentary aides in the House of Lords to journalists, television producers, marketeers and global communication specialists for brands including Feretti.