In this course, you'll deeply explore how media and communications affect our lives and their role in society. Learning multiple languages can boost your job prospects, so combining this course with a language like Mandarin can make you stand out to employers.
You’ll study various subjects such as photography, video, television, and music industry management. You’ll also investigate media representation, audience interactions, and fandoms. You can choose modules on journalism, political communication, advertising, and screenwriting to gain skills that are valuable to global employers.
Key Features:
- Language Skills: Improve your employability by learning Mandarin, the world’s most widely spoken language. You can start learning Mandarin at a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.
- Work Placement: Gain industry experience with a work placement. Previous students have worked with BBC Radio Leicester and Phoenix Cinema.
- Industry Links: Benefit from connections with local media partners like BBC Radio Leicester and Phoenix Cinema.
- Creative Facilities: Use our advanced studios, including radio production, audio recording, and film studios with multi-camera setups and green screen facilities.
- Student Groups: Get hands-on experience with student groups like Demon Media, which includes The Demon magazine, Demon FM radio, Demon TV, and The Demon website. You can also join the Media and Communication Society, Film Society, and reading groups.