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Media and communications

Communications and Journalism

Our innovative media and communications degree courses at the University of West London cover a broad range of specialisms, from podcasting and social media production to launching your own media business.

All our courses emphasise emergent trends in both traditional media and new media, to equip you with the flexibility and broad skillset required for this competitive, fast-moving industry.

Browse our wide array of media and communications courses below, explore our facilities, see some of our students work at ARTSFEST, or find out what potential media and communication jobs and careers await you on graduation.

UWL Advertising, Branding and Communication students’ work wins high praise from Orange

Students Bethonie Waring and Kolade Shasi came up with the winning pitch out of four pairs of students who worked on advertising campaigns for Orange Business, for a course module which connects students with industry.

Winning LSFMD students with their prizes from Orange

Media and communications undergraduate courses

Media and communications postgraduate courses

Course videos

BA (Hons) Broadcast and Digital Journalism

BA (Hons) English and Media and Communications

BA (Hons) Content, Media and Film Production

BA (Hons) Content, Media and Film Production

MA Advertising, Branding and Communication

Accordion

  • Why study a media and communications degree at the University of West London?

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    Throughout your media course or communications degree, you will have access to industry-standard facilities from radio and TV studios to Mac labs. Our close links with industry ensure your course instils you with up-to-date knowledge and skills, and many of our courses include opportunities for work experience at leading media organisations.

    We also host many guest lectures from industry practitioners every year. Based in dynamic West London, you’ll learn from a dedicated team of experienced lecturers and you’ll benefit from lifelong support from our careers service.

    Click on one of the media and communications course links above to learn more about your options, our facilities, and your career options after graduation.

  • What can I do with a media and communications degree?

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    As well as pursuing a career in traditional media such as, for example, becoming a journalist or broadcast assistant, you may be interested in related industries where media skills are in demand, like copywriting, web content management or social media marketing.

    Your career options will depend in part on the course you study, so take a look at the dedicated page for the course that interests you by clicking the relevant link above. From there you can browse to ‘Career and study progression’ to learn more.

  • What do I need to study media and communications?

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    Entry requirements vary course by course, so browse to the relevant media and communications course page to find out exactly what you’ll need to apply successfully.

    If you do not have the right subjects or grades at level 3, you might be interested in one of our foundation-year courses. These are four-year degree courses that include a foundation year to prepare you for undergraduate-level work.

Facilities

Watch the video to explore the facilities we offer our students of media and communications. 

Students using motion capture technology in front of a green screen.

The TV studio and gallery space

Bring to life a range of projects using our TV studio and gallery space. Our equipment includes a lighting grid with DMX lighting control, green and white screens, Ross Crossover Vision Mixer for live editing and audio and video recorder/playback devices.

Blast Radio Studios

Blast Radio Studios

Blast Radio studios simulate contemporary commercial radio operations. As a student on a relevant course, you'll use the studio as part of your studies, and can also use it throughout the year on our student-run station, Blast FM.

Photography Studio at the University of West London

Photography Studios

Our two photography studios are interlinked to allow for larger shoots, and they are equipped with Profoto flash lighting, Hasselblad H4D50s (high-end medium format digital cameras), background rolls, and other tools needed to produce professional-grade work.

A photographic darkroom

Photographic darkroom

The photographic darkroom is geared toward crossover experimentation between traditional and digital processes. We give training on digital negatives, cyanotypes, salt printing, bromoil process and liquid emulsion.

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University audio facilities

You'll have access to the University's range of audio facilities, including recording studios and music practice rooms.

Digital print bureau

Digital Print Bureau

The Digital Print Bureau has high-tech workstations, fully colour-calibrated professional screens and a wealth of industry-standard software. You can create professional-grade images from our printers and also have access to top-range scanning machines.

Media Resource Centre

Media Resource Centre

Our Media Resource Centre is available to all students at the London School of Film, Media and Design. We hold a variety of cameras, lights, sound equipment and recording devices. You can also loan equipment demonstrated in class.

ARTSFEST

A college of student work.

Find out more about the work our students produce and view some of their recent work by visiting our Film, Media and Communication ARTSFEST page.

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Where this course can take you

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Job roles

Once you graduate you could go on to work in fields such as:

  • film
  • television
  • radio
  • publishing
  • journalism
  • radio broadcasting
  • research
  • advertising
  • public relations
  • design
  • photography
  • new media.

Additionally, you may decide to specialise in a related area or explore a new subject. Please see our postgraduate courses for a range of options.