The BA (Hons) Media and Communication (With Year Abroad) at the University of Northumbria Newcastle is designed for intellectually curious students eager to explore the dynamic interplay of media, culture, and society. You will critically examine how contemporary media, communication technologies, and cultural practices shape our daily lives and influence social and political landscapes. This undergraduate degree provides a robust foundation in media theory, communication strategies, and cultural analysis, preparing you to understand and engage with the complex challenges and opportunities within these ever-evolving fields.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over four years, including an integrated year abroad, offering you an immersive international perspective. Throughout your studies, you will engage with core modules such as Analysing Media and Film, Consuming Media, and Media, Ethics and Current Affairs, alongside optional specialisms. You will develop practical skills through projects and a final-year dissertation or project, preparing you for diverse career paths in the creative industries, marketing, public relations, or further academic research.