Media Studies

Media Studies at Brighton is an innovative, interdisciplinary programme addressing the evolving and dynamic relationship between media and culture in contemporary societies. It is designed to investigate the whole ecology of media, whether it is the communication of images, sound or text. Integrating socio-economic, historical and philosophical perspectives to analyse media as an industry and socio-political force in our inter-connected world, the programme offers flexible pathways, which encourage creativity and critical thinking. Students have the opportunity to combine diverse theoretical approaches with some production-based modules such as photography, video and web production. Our placement module enables students to gain industry experience, furthering insights into the relationship between media theory and practice.

Course structure

Students experience a diverse mix of lectures, seminar discussions, workshops, practical sessions as well as individual and group-work. An industry placement module is also included.

Areas of study

This course probes media, film and cultural theories as well as practices. It enables insights into the relationship between information and communication technologies, industries and society in national and global contexts.

Mode of Attendance : Full - time