University Course Information - Media - Media Studies

Entry requirement

Undergraduate the grades required can vary between universities.

Postgraduate at least upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject.

PhD: Good honours degree in relevant subject or an equivalent overseas qualification.

Skills gained

You can develop a variety of skills that are extremely useful in many employment areas whilst studying a degree in media. These skills include:

• Teamwork
• Critical analysis
• Development of creative work in writing and electronic media
• Ability to meet deadlines

Career Options

Media studies graduates will leave university with a thorough understanding of the principles with media. Media studies degree can also be used to enter a range of occupational areas therefore job prospects are good. A popular career route for graduates is to work in the newspaper industry and on television and radio. Many other graduates choose to enhance their education and continue with postgraduate study.

The media industry offers a wide range of careers and with the ever expanding growth of digital media there will remain to be a wide gap open for fresh graduates. Common careers paths include:

• Radio and TV Production
• Animation
• Computer Games
• New media
• Interactive media
• Photo Imaging

Another common route is postgraduate courses in areas such as journalism and teaching which are popular with media/communications studies graduates. When deciding what to study, it is important to consider your career plan, academic interests and the degree you have taken.