In our media-saturated world, the study of Media and Culture is all-important. At Worcester, you will explore the power of media from different perspectives, helping you to understand more about cultural contexts and how these relate and impact you and wider society. You will discover how the media operates, developing your own thoughts and ideas on topics as significant and diverse as Gender, War, Pornography, Green Media, Music, Film, Television, and Internet Cultures.
Graduates of Media & Culture courses work in a wide range of careers to which communication skills are central, including marketing and public relations, publishing, media and journalism, business and industry, charities, and public administration. Furthermore, in a 'media society', where an understanding of how to communicate is all-important, graduates of media and cultural studies courses now work in a wide range of other industries and are involved in designing websites, writing publicity and press material, and running media training. With employment sectors including marketing, public relations, event management, teaching, business, and the public sector, it is perhaps unsurprising that Media Studies is now identified as one of the top ten degree subjects for producing employable graduates.
A degree in Sociology is a gateway to many careers, especially jobs that involve managing and communicating with people, thinking out solutions to problems, and understanding the diverse society in which we live. Our graduates have an excellent employment record and have taken up a variety of careers, including careers in housing, the probation service, youth work, caring professions, social services, the police, business and personnel management, public relations, media, marketing, and teaching. In order to help you reflect, plan, and work on your career and progression aspirations, Sociology provides a number of opportunities for you to discuss and develop them.