BSc Communications and Media Studies

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the communications and media industries, including their historical, cultural, and technological contexts. You will learn how to create and disseminate messages through various channels, such as print, broadcast, and digital media. The program will also cover the legal and ethical considerations of communication, as well as the impact of communication on society. By the end of the course, you will have gained the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of careers in communications and media.

Additional Information

This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the communications and media industries. It is ideal for those who want to learn about the different forms of communication, including traditional and new media, and how they can be used to influence public opinion and shape cultural attitudes. The program will also provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills in critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork, which are essential for success in this field.

Unlock Your Potential at Brunel University London (Navitas)

Brunel University London (Navitas) is a leading institution for communication and media studies. Our faculty consists of experienced academics and industry professionals who provide students with practical, hands-on learning experiences. We have state-of-the-art facilities, including television studios, radio broadcasting suites, and digital media labs, which provide students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a supportive environment. Our graduates go on to pursue successful careers in a variety of fields, including journalism, public relations, advertising, and more.

This course enjoys a very close relationship with sociology at Brunel and combines the theoretical elements of sociology with the practical elements of media studies. You’ll focus on all aspects of society: its personal, social and cultural dimensions.

Studying communications and media at Brunel is not just limited to the classroom. You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your mind by going on field trips and joining film sessions, where you’ll learn about cameras lighting and editing. You’ll be able to attend optional company visits, for example IMG studios, where you’ll receive a tour of the studios.

On this course you’ll have the chance to make your own films in groups. You’ll develop your skills in our media services suite which has industry-standard facilities. You’ll be taught about the software Final Cut Pro and how to use different types of Canon cameras. You’ll experiment with different lighting styles and practise sound editing techniques. This practical work will equip you with the skills you’ll need for a media related career or for working in the field of production.

You’ll also be able to take your learning outside the classroom – on field trips and company visits. Previous students have toured the IMG studious right here in Uxbridge.

If you choose to go on a placement, you’ll benefit form Brunel’s contacts and location. Examples of recent student placements have been in advertising, digital marketing and public relations in organisations such as Cartoon Network, IMG Media, Sweet Images and the Walt Disney Company.

• GCE A-level BBC.

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM.

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM with an A-Level at grade C.

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D with A-Levels grade BC.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 29 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 4 or HL 4.

• Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma  with 45 credits at Level.

• T levels : Merit overall

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.