BA (Hons) Media and Communications in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University

During your academic journey, you'll cultivate insights into the historical and cultural foundations of media studies and cultural industries, exploring their significance in contemporary society. The curriculum examines how participation in public culture and communication is shaped by social factors including disability, class, ethnicity, gender, nationality, and sexual orientation. You'll sharpen critical thinking abilities across diverse subjects, with particular emphasis on popular culture analysis. The program actively engages with key theories, scholarly discussions, and intellectual frameworks in the discipline, applying them in practical contexts. A structured culture and communication pathway guides your three-year educational experience. While Media and Communications specifically responds to our expanding digital landscape, the program also draws from our expertise in teaching and researching journalism and media studies from both domestic and global viewpoints. Please note this academically rigorous program does not offer professional journalism training.

Learning and assessment
Our research frequently informs and directs our teaching methods. You'll learn in an encouraging atmosphere with a dedicated academic advisor to provide guidance on various matters. Those selecting more hands-on journalism and media courses will encounter multimedia and digital media instruction along with production techniques.

Career prospects
Graduates enjoy strong employment outcomes, with their acquired skills proving valuable across communication and PR positions. They particularly excel at crafting targeted, audience-specific content efficiently. Many alumni thrive in business environments thanks to their capacity for developing persuasive written and oral presentations. Some leverage their enhanced understanding of global affairs to enter journalism fields.

As our undergraduate programs don't include professional journalism certification, numerous students continue their education through our Master's programs in specialized journalism fields to obtain practical training. Discover more about career opportunities. The skills you develop will prepare you for various media-centric professions, with recent graduates securing positions such as:

TV Production – Producer and researcher
Advertising – Copywriter and campaign manager
Public Relations – Account manager and content creator
Education – Multiple subject areas
Journalism – Community reporter and digital content creator
Film Industry – Screenwriter and producer
Publishing – Author and editorial specialist
Corporate Communications – Media relations specialist