Media Studies

A Brighton Media Studies degree prepares you for a variety of rewarding creative career paths across the media industry – from PR to production, marketing to presenting.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live projects with industry partners.

Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further and explore who you are; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Top reasons to choose this course

• You’ll graduate with skills suited towards a range of career paths, including advertising, marketing, publishing and production.

• Tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions with option modules in areas such as branding, journalism, PR and podcasting.

• Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting and gain valuable industry connections.

• Learn in a creative, diverse and supportive community that gives you opportunities to collaborate with your peers on creative projects.

• Learn from a team of experts who bring real-life industry experience into the classroom.

• Work on real-world client briefs which reflect how you’d work in the industry, and grow your portfolio and network.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Media Studies
Brighton is a city with creativity at its heart, making it the perfect setting to study Media Studies. From independent film festivals to screenings and exhibitions, the city offers endless inspiration and opportunities to engage with the creative community.

Our long heritage in art, design and media education means you’ll be part of a diverse network of creatives, with access to opportunities and industry connections that extend beyond the campus.

Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for music, design and film.