Liberal Studies (Media & Communications) BA (Hons)

Our new range of liberal studies degrees provides a true US-style liberal arts education, a first in the UK. You choose a ‘major’ subject area whilst taking a range of ‘electives’ to tailor your degree to match your passions and interests. Every module in our liberal studies programme has been specifically designed for the degree, delivering you a broad-based education which engages you in critical and interdisciplinary thinking. Liberal arts graduates are well-prepared to make the most of opportunities in a fast-moving global economy. The BA (Hons) Liberal Studies (Media Communications) offers a grounding in media history, theories and developments. You will become experienced in media analysis techniques and media research methods used in industry.  You will examine media law and regulatory issues in relation to new technologies and established media.You will use industry-standard techniques and tools for creating and producing media content across visual, digital and emerging platforms. Read about our Liberal Studies programmes in the news. Register for an Open Day Why should I choose this programme? Contemporary media and communications are marked by constant innovation and global growth. The programme combines theory with practice, giving you the key skills to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing industry.   Key skills, aims and objectives Upon successful completion of the programme, you will have developed: Critical and conceptual expertise related to the history, development and future of the field of media and communications Advanced understanding of the global world in relation to media and communications systems Exceptional capacities for understanding complex systems including the ways in which media and communications intersect with culture, politics, policy, innovation, industry and society Specific...