You'll explore the role the media plays in shaping culture, identity and interpersonal communications. You will study modules in areas such as media studies, social and cultural studies, marketing communication and promotional practices and multimedia communication. You will also develop critical skills in media, communication and cultural studies.

You'll be introduced to theoretical perspectives on media and culture. You'll learn about the process and practice of researching media and culture.

A wide range of optional modules allow you to focus in more depth on areas of particular interest to you, such as: gender; race; digital media; public relations; journalism and celebrity culture.

You have the chance to put the knowledge and skills from Stages 1 and 2 into practice in Stage 3, undertaking a dissertation that focuses on a specific area of media, communication and culture.

A wide range of optional modules allow you to focus in more depth on areas of particular interest to you, such as: gender; race; youth culture; digital media; public relations; political communication; advertising; journalism and magazine publishing; celebrity culture and fashion.