Media and communication are at the heart of our culture, society and democracy. We get our news from TV and Twitter in moments of crisis, rely on the cinema and streaming for entertainment, and connect using social media.

You’ll learn a blend of analytical, creative and technical skills, so you can become an expert in understanding and using the media.

We’ve created this degree to reflect the many different media careers you can follow. This means you can tailor your studies to pursue what you’re really passionate about, from celebrity to gaming culture.

Why study Media Studies at Huddersfield?

• You’ll be supported by our world-leading experts, who do cutting-edge research into the media of today – and tomorrow.
• Get hands-on with our industry-standard studios, equipment and software, as you create media content you can be proud of.
• Our wide range of optional modules means you can choose your own adventure with us.
• Work experience opportunities give you the chance to focus on the career you want.

Placements

Our Media Studies degree includes two exciting placement opportunities. Students are encouraged to undertake a full professional training year in Year 3. We support our students in finding suitable placement opportunities in the Media Industry and beyond. During the placement years you are supported by an academic tutor and will build professional experience invaluable for your final year of study and graduate career alike.

All students not undertaking a full placement year study our final year compulsory placement module that gives you the chance to put your skills into practice in a short placement. This could be a few weeks with a newspaper, broadcaster or production company, or one day a week over several months in the busy media office of a company, professional sports club, or public sector organisation.

Previous placement providers have included the BBC and independent TV companies, a variety of radio stations and newspapers and magazines, along with leading public relations companies and social media agencies.

Your Career

Media, creative and cultural sectors are one of the biggest and fastest growing in the UK. This degree will provide you with a combination of creative, technical and analytical skills for a variety of careers and roles in a rapidly developing digital economy.

*Percentage of graduates from this subject who are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 17/18, UK domiciled graduates).