Engage with all forms of mass communication – the internet, social media, television, radio, popular music and cinema – on this dynamic course that critically explores cultural trends and media industries.

As part of your course you’ll:

Get hands-on to create photographic essays, blogs and podcasts

Design a talk programme for a radio station

Invent and pitch a lifestyle TV concept

Design and create an online game and form an anti-racism campaign group

Work with professionals from social media, marketing, TV and magazine production

Graduate with a recognised degree and employable skills across all current and potential future media platforms

The Northern heart of culture and the arts

You’ll be offered unique opportunities to gain work experience with the media, cultural and creative industries in Leeds, such as museums, art galleries, theatres, film production companies and recording studios that surround the city centre campus. You may also get involved in many regional events for example, the Harrogate Film Festival, the Ilkley Literature Festival or the Leeds West Indian Carnival.

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

This course will provide you with an excellent platform from which to enter a wide range of careers in education, media and communications, the arts, marketing and business development, amongst others. Your transferable skills in analysis, communication, research and teamworking will be sought after by employers in many sectors. You could also pursue postgraduate study in an area related to your degree or a vocational subject such as journalism, teaching or IT.