BA (Hons) in Media and Communication

• A strong focus on the convergence of old and new media, including social networking
  • Develop as a critical thinker and master the art of how to communicate creatively
  • Use the Work Placement module to gain experience in an organisation relevant to your career aspirations and explore opportunities to study abroad in the USA and Japan
  • Access outstanding industry-standard facilities in our Multimedia Centre, including two HD TV studios with green screens, a newsroom, and a computerised radio studio

Whatever the platform, media is at the centre of our daily experience and the ways in which we communicate with each other. Our dynamic and focused Media and Communication programme equips you to analyse the media and think critically about its social and political impacts while giving you the chance to develop practical solutions for work-relevant projects.

Our outstanding Media and Communication department of widely published experts help you to develop a strong understanding of the media industries and trends in media culture and communication. And we leave no stone unturned — this programme gives you the broadest possible choice of optional modules, from Social Media and Feature Writing to News Media and Branding in Advertising.

Our state-of-the-art multimedia facilities, which include two HD TV studios and a computerised radio studio, and strong links with local employers, such as independent film producers, radio stations and newspapers, can help you build a combination of practical and transferable skills, creative thinking and applied academic knowledge so that you stand out in a competitive job market.

Year 1 introduces you to the academic study of media, developing core skills and understanding of the use of media across a variety of contexts. There is a particular focus on the impact of digital technologies as new and old media converge.

In Year 2 , you take core modules in media and communication theory and research methodologies and can choose from a range of optional modules, including Media Campaign Management and Analysing Journalism. The Work Placement module allows you to prepare for your future in the world of work.

In the final year, you undertake an Extended Independent Study on a topic of your choice. A variety of optional modules include a blend of academic courses and those offering further practical experience relating to various aspects of media, audio, journalism and social media.

Graduates leave Winchester armed with a key set of flexible skills. They go on to work in a wide range of careers in journalism, media management, social media, public relations, fashion, advertising, communications, HR, education, management and public service.

The University of Winchester empowers students to reach their full potential and make a difference in the world. Set in Winchester, a beautiful, quintessential English city with a rich heritage and vibrant contemporary culture, the university’s friendly and compact campuses give students the benefit of city and campus living. We are well situated with excellent transport links allowing you to reach London or the coast in an hour, and Southampton Airport is just a 10-minute train journey away.

The university offers a selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that are taught across our five faculties:

• Faculty of Business and Digital Technologies: A modern, forward-thinking faculty offering a range of disciples including Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Computer Science and Marketing.
• Faculty of Education and the Arts: Has a long and established history of providing high-quality degrees, and is home to the Institute of Education, Department of Education and Childhood Studies, Department of Performing Arts, and School of Media and Film.
• Faculty of Health and Wellbeing: Outstanding degrees that are committed to progressing health and well-being for all life. The faculty includes Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Animal Welfare and Sports degrees.
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: Passionate about what makes us human, we offer research-led teaching and outstanding support in Anthropology; Archaeology; History; Psychology; Social Sciences including Politics and Geography; Philosophy; English and Creative Writing.
• Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice: Bringing together the department of Law and the department of Policing, Criminology and Forensics, the faculty uses an interdisciplinary approach to offer a dynamic range of degrees that offer the use of specialist facilities.