Media and Communications

Mobile phones, television and film; have you considered how media impacts society? Are you interested in how media has evolved over time? Our Media and Communications BA combines the theoretical and practical elements involved in the analysis and production of contemporary media. Explore a diverse range of media forms and outlets, developing key skills in communication and critical analysis, preparing you for a career in creative industries and many related fields.

Why choose this course?

• Film Studies and Media at Keele is ranked Top 10 in England for student positivity* NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) *based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS

• Access to the Media Suite – gain practical skills using film, sound and image production facilities

• Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Employability (Uni Compare rankings, 2026)

• Work Placement opportunities to enhance your career prospects

• Discover diverse cultures through an International Year at a partner university across the globe

On this creative course you will study the theoretical aspects of media, critically evaluate content and ideas, as well as develop practical skills through activities such as film making and editing. You will explore media in the context of business, politics and history, and will review and analyse a range of media forms such as social media and the news.

You will study media developments over time and apply your learning to consider influential factors such as culture and technology. This will inform your theoretical learning, before analysing key themes and concepts to later apply to your practical work.

You will be equipped with a wide range of skills that will enable you to produce high quality media content, as well as develop effective written and verbal communication, research competency and creative presentation methods. You will also work with others to develop and collaborate on projects, learning how to build good working relationships, that will benefit you when entering employment.
There are a number of exciting activities to get involved in across this degree programme including film making, photography, broadcasting and sound recording. These experiences will allow you to showcase and develop your skill set and apply your learning in a creative setting, using industry-standard equipment.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.