Communications and Media (with Placement) - BA (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

On our Communications and Media degree you’ll learn digital production skills, including video, photography and web design. You’ll also be taught how to create effective social media campaigns, along with other key skills a communications and media professional needs, such as copywriting and strategic planning. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Our media centre includes professional-standard film, TV, music and news studios, along with editing suites and production galleries. You’ll have the chance to experiment with new technologies such as 360 cameras, virtual and augmented reality equipment and green screen studios. By graduation you’ll have built the knowledge, skills, experience and contacts needed to succeed in the world of communications and media.The course is taught by communications specialists, journalists and media practitioners. This means you’ll benefit not only from your tutors’ wealth of knowledge but also from their extensive network of industry connections. There’ll be opportunities to gain real experience on work placements and to be inspired in guest lectures and workshops. In previous years, visitors to the Media School have included experts from the likes of Google, Marie Claire, 'Top Gear' and 'Empire' magazines, the BBC, ITV and a number of communications and PR agencies.

At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:

– if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply).

– we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.

– whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life. Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.

Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.