Media and Cultural Studies (Year 3 Entry) BA Honours

Overview
Please note this course only accepts applications for Year 3 entry.
Are you fascinated by the way mass media shapes and defines the world we live in? This course is ideal if who wish to gain a broad and practical understanding of how the media is constructed and consumed alongside cultural studies theory, preparing you for a range of media-related careers.

Why study BA Media and Cultural Studies at Middlesex University?
On our course you will undertake an in-depth critical exploration of culture and the mass media, and analyse the influence of mass media on society. We will encourage you to develop an independent critical voice and have the confidence to communicate your ideas. You will develop practical skills in media production and have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other media, journalism and advertising students – previous media projects include the creation of an app for Google and campaign pitches for Oxfam and Intern Aware.

All kinds of media are examined, including film, television, photography, newspapers and the internet. You will explore how these media products relate to broader social and political issues like globalisation, consumer culture and new technology. Using state-of-the-art facilities, you will also benefit from hands-on, practical experience of media production, from how different types of media are researched and produced to methods of circulation and consumption.

Course highlights

• Our staff are professionally active within the media industry and we have long-standing industry relationships across the capital, from small independents to the BBC, including successful on-going work experience schemes
• As part of our thriving Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries, you will be based in the Grove, an £80m state-of-the-art learning facility, with professional standard TV and radio studios, art editing and digital publishing labs
• You will learn directly from a wide range of successful creatives, writers and journalists through events like the North London Literary Festival and talks from guest speakers
• As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.