BA (Hons) Media Communications with Professional Placement Year in Bath United Kingdom | Bath Spa University

In this Media Communications degree program, you'll cultivate creative expertise in marketing, social media management, journalism, and strategic planning while preparing for a successful career in the dynamic communications field. You'll gain hands-on experience designing multi-platform campaigns, crafting communication strategies, engaging in activist media production and investigative reporting, while mastering professional social media content creation and public relations materials. Guided by industry-experienced researchers and creative media professionals, you'll learn to transform media communications for societal impact. The curriculum covers digital influencers and diverse screen representations, examines ethical considerations on platforms like TikTok, explores innovative journalism methods, and investigates cutting-edge marketing techniques for immersive experiences.

Our Media Communications program prepares students for success in the expanding communications sector, equipping them with in-demand skills in digital marketing, creative strategy, public relations, journalism, and social media leadership. Alumni have secured roles as advertising executives, branding specialists, marketing directors, campaign developers, social media professionals, web/graphic designers, creative consultants, media policy advisors, and event coordinators.

The optional placement year allows students to pursue professional opportunities, typically involving one to three positions spanning at least nine months. Completing this module successfully demonstrates your readiness for graduate-level employment in the field.