Communication and Media

Explore how you can use the power of media and communications to influence individuals and society.

Whether discussing celebrity scandals, disinformation in politics, or the latest animal memes, media technology lies at the heart of how we connect with one another. And this digital landscape is always shifting, giving individuals and organisations the power to spread their messaging far and wide at a viral rate.

This course gives you the power to analyse the media and think critically about its social and political impact. You’ll gain a solid grounding in theory and research in communication and media, including the role that economic, political and social factors play.

You can also build on your media production skills by choosing from our range of optional modules, including Camerawork and Editing and Podcasting.

You’ll learn from a team of expert researchers as you choose to focus on digital media, film studies, journalism or a range of other topics. You could also take a four-week work placement, giving you the hands-on experience and contacts to help you thrive.

By the time you graduate, you’ll fully understand the intersection between media and communications and society, readying you for a diverse and exciting career.

Alumni profile: Robert Bruce

"You always get back what you invest because Leeds builds you a really good network; they are all connected with the media industries."

Robert Bruce, Broadcast Journalism BA

Why study at Leeds

• Exciting career prospects: Our media graduates have gone on to work for the likes of Channel 4, LADbible Group, the NSPCC and the Walt Disney Company.

• Your career, your choice: Follow your own path with a rich variety of optional modules, including Podcasting, Digital Storytelling, and Camera and Editing.

• Expert teaching: 89% of students surveyed say “Teaching staff have supported my learning well” (Discover Uni).

• Professional-standard facilities: Put theory into practice with our digital media lab, specialist software and access to production and equipment and spaces to create industry-standard practical work.

Rankings and awards

• 34th in the world for Communication and Media Studies, QS World Rankings by Subject 2026

• 53rd in the world for Arts and Humanities (QS World Rankings by Subject 2026)

Where this degree could take you

Our media graduates have gone on to work for the likes of:

• Channel 4

• IMA-HOME

• LADbible Group

• MediaCom

• NSPCC

• Sodium Films

• The Walt Disney Company

• Wunder Media Production

Careers support

Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research

At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.

Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.