Media, Communication, Cultures

Explore the global power of communication and cultures as you develop an impressive creative portfolio and begin shaping the future of multi-platform media.

Shaping the future of media for a changing world
Who controls the stories we see, share, and believe? On this future-focused degree, you won’t just consume media – you’ll create it, question it, and use it to shape the world around you. From social media trends and digital storytelling to television, podcasts, film, music, gaming and global communication, you’ll explore the industries driving contemporary culture while developing the creative skills employers are seeking.

This is a course built around doing, creating, collaborating, and experimenting. You’ll tackle live briefs, collaborate on real-world projects, and create content across multiple platforms using industry-standard facilities and digital tools. Along the way, you’ll develop a professional portfolio that showcases your creativity, communication skills, and ability to think differently in a rapidly changing media landscape.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Produce engaging content including podcasts, blogs, digital campaigns, and visual storytelling

• Pitch your own radio talk show or lifestyle TV concept

• Design interactive media and online gaming ideas

• Collaborate on socially engaged campaigns tackling issues such as identity, representation, and anti-racism

• Explore how emerging technologies, digital platforms, and global audiences are transforming the future of communication

• Work alongside professionals from media, marketing, publishing, and creative industries

By the time you graduate, you’ll have a professional portfolio, industry experience, and the confidence to stand out in today’s fast-moving creative industries.

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The Northern heart of culture and the arts
Study in Leeds – one of the UK’s most exciting creative cities. From independent production companies and music venues to theatres, galleries, festivals, and digital agencies, Leeds offers a vibrant cultural scene right on your doorstep. You’ll have opportunities to connect with organisations across the city while gaining hands-on experience in a thriving creative environment.

You may also engage with regional events including the Harrogate Film Festival, Ilkley Literature Festival, and Leeds West Indian Carnival, helping you build professional networks, cultural insight, and industry awareness.

Build your future potential
Your career development begins as soon as you join the course. From your first year, you’ll explore career pathways and develop the professional skills needed to thrive in the creative industries and beyond. As you progress, you’ll have opportunities to work on live employer briefs, collaborate with external partners, and take part in work placements that give you valuable real-world experience before you graduate.

Industry links
Take advantage of strong partnerships with cultural and creative organisations across the region. Previous students have gained experience with businesses including Hallmark Studios’ editorial team and Peepal Tree Press, an internationally recognised Leeds-based publisher.

You’ll also benefit from guest lectures, conferences, seminars, and events delivered through our Centre for Culture and the Arts, giving you valuable insight into today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.

Why study the BA (Hons) Media, Communication, Cultures course at Leeds Beckett University?

• 95% of students on BA (Hons) Media Communication Cultures were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*

• We are ranked 15th in the UK for Media and Film Studies**

• Learn from academics and industry professionals with strong connections across the media, cultural, and creative sectors

• Study in Leeds – one of the UK’s leading cities for media, arts, culture, and digital industries

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*The Guardian University Guide 2026

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Understanding Social Media
• Culture, Media & Society
• Connecting with Audiences
• Researching Television
• Sound Studies
• Cinematic Identities: Gender, Class & Race

<strong> Year 2 Core Modules: </strong>

• Media: Past & Present, Where & When
• Media Theory
• Popular Music & the Moving Image
• Researching Media & Culture
• Content Creators: Media Skills for a Changing World
  In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list

<strong> Year 3 Core Modules: </strong>

• Dissertation
  In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list