Contemporary Media Cultures - BA (Hons)
University of the Arts London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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London College of Communication

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BA (Hons) Contemporary Media Cultures explores the role that media, cultural and creative processes play in shaping today’s world and helps you to develop your critical thinking in practical ways. On BA (Hons) Contemporary Media Cultures, you’ll develop the tools to become an effective communicator who can advocate for change in - and through - the media and creative industries.As part of a new generation of changemakers, you’ll be supported to understand these industries as cultural centres ...Read more

BA (Hons) Contemporary Media Cultures explores the role that media, cultural and creative processes play in shaping today’s world and helps you to develop your critical thinking in practical ways. On BA (Hons) Contemporary Media Cultures, you’ll develop the tools to become an effective communicator who can advocate for change in - and through - the media and creative industries.As part of a new generation of changemakers, you’ll be supported to understand these industries as cultural centres responsible for communicating norms and ideals.Focusing on social justice, equality and sustainability, you’ll explore how the media drives social transformation, and learn how to investigate and intervene for change through a set of critical approaches to the study of media and cultural industries.3 years

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