Media and Criminology (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

On this Media and Criminology (Hons) degree at University of Derby you’ll also build an awareness of the economic forces that frame the media, cultural and creative industries, and the role they have in areas of contemporary political and cultural life.

Boost your employability

You will have the opportunity to work with our links with local and national media organisations and employers, engaging in projects such as multiplatform advertising and content production, film festivals and screening events, public relations and promotional campaigns and media research.

You will learn how to write for different media platforms, such as journalism, promotional and PR writing, with an emphasis on digital media platforms such as web content writing, blogging and social media. You will also develop your creativity through the planning, design and creation of media projects, learning essential skills in script or treatment writing, digital video and editing. 

Careers

Media graduates would be well suited for a range of roles in areas such as:

• Media Research
• Audience/Market Research
• Journalism
• Multiplatform content production such as web content writing and web video
• Visual and creative production internships
• Advertising, Marketing, Promotions and Public Relations
• Digital and print publishing including books, newspapers, magazines, journals and periodicals
• Self-employment and freelance work
• Producers or in Media Buying and Commissioning
• PG study