Media and Communication
Discover how information is created, managed, promoted, circulated and consumed in contemporary society.
About the programme
UCAS Code: BA Combined Honours (Y001)
Media and Communication is a rich, exciting, diverse and flexible subject area. As part of your Combined Honours degree, you'll
- develop and apply critical thinking and theoretical knowledge to your study, and learn how to carry out practical evaluations.
- be able to offer imaginative solutions through high quality verbal, visual and written communication.
Media and Communication is offered by the School of Arts & Cultures.
Stage 1
Students study either 40 or 60 credits from the list below in Stage 1.
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
Please choose at least one of the following compulsory modules (you may choose both if you wish):
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCH1023 | Media Studies | 20 | 1 |
| MCH1027 | Social and Cultural Studies | 20 | 2 |
Optional modules:
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCH1028 | Marketing Communication & Promotional Practices | 20 | 1 |
| MCH1030 | Introduction to Journalism Practice |
20 | 2 |
| MCH1036 | Journalism: Pasts, Present and Future | 20 | 2 |
Stage 2
Students study either 40, 60 or 80 credits from the list below at Stage 2, which must include the compulsory module MCH2005.
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
Compulsory module:
| Module Code | Module Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCH2005 | Intersectional Approaches in Media & Cultural Studies | 20 | 1 |
Optional modules:
| Module Code | Module Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCH2034 | Introduction to Public Relations (Pre-requisite MCH1028) | 20 | 2 |
| MCH2059 | Media Law and Ethics | 20 | 1 |
| MCH2063 | Advertising and Consumption (Pre-requisite MCH1023 or MCH1026) | 20 | 1 |
| MCH2065 | Race, Culture and Identity | 20 | 2 |
| MCH2068 | Journalism Practice for Digital Audiences (Pre-requisite MCH1030) (Capped at 72) | 20 | 1 |
| MCH2071 | Sex, Sexuality and Desire | 20 | 2 |
| MCH2075 | Popular Culture & Speculative Futures | 20 | 2 |
| MCH2220 | Conflict and Crisis Reporting | 20 | 2 |
Stage 3
Students study either 40, 60 or 80 credits from the list below at Stage 3.
Select the module code for specific module information including the module summary and aims, knowledge and skills you'll gain, and the module leader.
| Module Code | Module Title | Credit Value | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCH2071* |
Sex, Sexuality and Desire Note: Students must not take this module during Stage 3 if already studied during Stage 2. |
20 | 2 |
| MCH2063 |
Advertising and Consumption (Pre-requisite MCH1023 or MCH1026) |
20 | 1 |
| MCH3001 | Magazine Publishing (Pre-requisite MCH2068) (Capped at 36) | 20 | 1 |
| MCH3002 | Youth, Identity and Contemporary Media |
20 | 1 |
| MCH3012 | Fashion, Communication and Culture (Preferred Pre-requisite MCH3063; however MCH2034 or MCH2068 are also appropriate) (Capped at 100) | 20 | 2 |
| MCH3013 | Global Public Relations (Pre-requisite MCH2034) | 20 | 1 |
| MCH3035 | Storytelling and Collective Psychology | 20 | 2 |
| MCH3077 | Power, Politics and Communication | 20 | 2 |
Get in touch
If you have any questions about choosing this subject as part of your Combined Honours degree, contact us and we'll be more than happy to help.
Subject adviser
Dr Sarah Hill - School of Arts and Cultures
Dr Majid Khosravinik - School of Arts and Cultures