Develop a highly employable set of skills, together with the ability to engage with theoretical concepts and display critical understanding and analysis.

Why study MA Media & Communication at BU?

• Study communication and media theory at an advanced level
• Engage with research and communicate your ideas in a variety of media, including text, video and audio
• Tailor the course to suit your interests and career goals by selecting from a wide range of option units
• Undertake a 30-week professional placement within the communication or media sector, designed to enhance your employability after graduation
• Gain the skills to make valuable contributions to media and communications practice within complex or unpredictable environments.

Careers

This course will provide you with advanced-level skills of critical understanding and analysis. You’ll develop the capability to engage with research and communicate the findings of your research using text, video and audio methods. This course will empower you to enhance the impact of your research outcomes, but will also provide you with skills which will be of value within the context of your future employment.

Career opportunities for graduates of this course can be in a number of industries from news media to marketing and government communication, along with education, research and management and business organisations.