Communications and Media (with Placement)

Why Communications and Media (with placement)?

On our Communications and Media degree you’ll learn digital production skills, including video, photography and web design. You’ll also be taught how to create effective social media campaigns, along with other key skills a communications and media professional needs, such as copywriting and strategic planning. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Our media centre includes professional-standard film, TV, music and news studios, along with editing suites and production galleries. You’ll have the chance to experiment with new technologies such as 360 cameras, virtual and augmented reality equipment and green screen studios. By graduation you’ll have built the knowledge, skills, experience and contacts needed to succeed in the world of communications and media.

The course is taught by communications specialists, journalists and media practitioners. This means you’ll benefit not only from your tutors’ wealth of knowledge but also from their extensive network of industry connections. There’ll be opportunities to gain real experience on work placements and to be inspired in guest lectures and workshops. In previous years, visitors to the Media School have included experts from the likes of Google, Marie Claire, 'Top Gear' and 'Empire' magazines, the BBC, ITV and a number of communications and PR agencies.

Why University of Gloucestershire?

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847.Alongside strong support, guest speakers, networking events, and industry partnerships will help prepare you for life after graduation, whether entering your chosen career or progressing to further study.

Why a placement year?
Your fourth year would be a placement year - an opportunity to get ahead of the competition with a professional placement in industry.

Our promises to you

UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply).

UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.

UoG Connections Promise – offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections.

Career focused courses

95% of our graduates are in work or further study, with courses at UoG designed in collaboration with industry partners & shaped by the professional expertise of academic staff. Upon completion of the course, students are prepared for a range of careers, including entrepreneurship, general management trainee roles, or founding their own business ventures, ready to make an impact in the business world.

Student life

Home to 11,300 students & 900 staff across four campuses, University of Gloucestershire offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.

Visit us

Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. You’ll get the chance to attend course talks and meet lecturers, students and support staff and answer all of your questions.

To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14