Media and Communication

Bournemouth University
Postgraduate MA Full-time 16 Months Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism

About this course

Unlock your potential in media and communication. Engage with cutting-edge theories, gain practical experience, explore diverse perspectives, and enhance your career with optional placements. Join our vibrant and inclusive community.

Why study MA Media & Communication at BU?

  • Real-World Experience: Enhance your employability with a 30-week optional placement in the media or communication sector, supported by our industry connections. Or undertake a short-term study opportunity globally through our Turing Scheme networks. Previous placement employers include The British Red Cross, Citizen Advice, Little Lives UK, The Rock London UK, Royal National Lifeboat Institution

  • Advanced Knowledge and Skills: Deepen your understanding of media theories and master practical skills, with access to production equipment, for communicating ideas across text, video, and audio formats

  • Tailored Learning Experience: Choose from a wide range of optional units to specialise in areas that align with your interests and career goals

  • Global and Inclusive Community: Join a diverse student body and be taught by academics from all over the world to enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a global media career

  • Professional Skill Development: Build critical and analytical skills for media practices and enhance your employability through our Graduate Skills Programme

  • Career Support and Industry Links: Access continuous career guidance and leverage partnerships with top media organisations like the BBC, Adobe, and Apple.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 16 Months

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Poole

    Sandwich

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Poole

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Poole

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2141 Web design professionals
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    16 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism