Communication, Media and Politics

Communication, Media and Politics

Course overview

The world we live in is dominated by media in many forms: through news and social media to politics and promotion, the media shapes our understanding of what we know and what we consume. This programme is particularly relevant to students interested in the intersection of communication, media and politics.

Introduction

You will explore communication theories, political ideas, systems and processes and you will learn how to develop knowledge, construct arguments and communicate your findings in different ways.

Whether you want to work in one of these areas, to research their impact or simply to understand more about our relationship with media, this programme provides a thorough introduction with plenty of opportunities to develop specialist skills.

A range of optional modules allows you to choose a range of topics from political science and communication and media. We teach all of our students to acquire strong research skills, and you’ll have the opportunity to practice them through independent or collaborative research.

Year in Industry

This programme is available with a Year in Industry. Year Three is spent on a paid placement within an organisation in industry, broadly defined. You will be supported by the School of the Arts and the Department throughout, and your reflexive written account of the experience will contribute towards your final degree result.

If you wish to study this programme with a Year in Industry, please put the option code ‘YI’ in the ‘Further Choices’ section of your UCAS application form.

What You'll Learn

• Detailed knowledge and understanding in relation to one or more particular areas of the Communication and Media field of study

• Conceptual understanding of the main aspects and issues of national and international politics

• In-depth knowledge of the institutions and policies within the UK and other countries

• Detailed knowledge of media forms and practices

• Capacity to critically evaluate events, ideas and institutions

• Research skills

• Independent learning, initiative and personal responsibility

• The ability to construct arguments and convey ideas effectively

• Principles of academic writing and speaking

• The ability to relate the academic study of politics and communication to questions of public concern and communicate those to specialist and non-specialist audiences