Communication and media affects everything from identities on social media to global challenges such as 'fake news', political division, and climate change. You’ll gain the expertise to understand, analyse, and create effective communication strategies. Develop a critical understanding of the role the media plays in culture and society, ranging from the rise of the 'influencer' to the promotion of social issues Explore communication theories that can be applied across any media platform including cultural narratives and audience theories Work on live briefs with local charities such as Volunteer Centre Dorset, The Pantry Partnership, GECCO – Early Years Childcare Environment and Dorset Road Safety Work at prestigious companies across a range of industries as placement students and graduates – including Nintendo, Adobe, Mercedes, and Walt Disney Publish news and features across our student platforms: Fresher Publishing and Nerve Media. You’ll be career-ready with 88% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months.