The global media industries
have never been so
influential in our politics, our
society and our individual
lives. Our film, media and
communications courses
Film, Media
and Communications
offer you the opportunity
to engage with debates in
these fields and to develop
highly valued
industry-relevant skills.
You’ll study the way in which the media
industries work, and gain the practical
expertise you’ll need to make a
difference as you build your career.
There are three specialised BA (Hons)
routes within this subject: Public
Relations and Marketing
Communications, Media and
Communications, and Film and Media.
Why QMU?
Our Public Relations and Marketing
Communications course gives you an
unrivalled opportunity to study two
closely aligned disciplines. You’ll gain
practical experience of developing
strategic PR and marketing
communication solutions for live clients,
creating authentic digital content for a
range of social media platforms. You will
also build strong links with real-world
clients throughout your four years here,
and we work closely with industry
employers to ensure that the course
teaches the skills they are looking for in
graduates. 100% of graduates from this
course are employed or in further
education after six months.
On our Media and Communications
course you will study theories of media
and communications and debate the role
of media in economics, politics and
society. You’ll also put this theoretical
understanding into action through a
media production strand that focuses on
video, audio and online content creation.
Assignments will develop the writing,
management and team-working skills
needed to produce imaginative and
creative work of a high standard. During
your degree, you will learn from and
meet professionals in the fields of media
and communications. In addition, you will
be working with carefully selected
external clients on media and
communication projects. Elective
modules ensure that students on this
course can shape the programme
towards their future career aspirations.
Our Film and Media course gives you the
opportunity to study film as an artistic,
cultural and commercial enterprise. You’ll
engage in deep critical thinking about
culture, media and society as a whole.
You will develop real-world technical
skills in video and media production, as
well as teamwork, academic research,
project management and a variety of
forms of communication. Modules in the
first two years will introduce you to key
developments in film and media,
including the emergence of cinema and
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the establishment of national
broadcasting systems, alongside key
concepts such as narrative, popular
culture and citizenship. In later years you
will be able to choose from a range of
electives that allow you to tailor the
course to your own particular interests.
All of our Film, Media and
Communications courses give you the
chance to learn practical skills and
approaches that will enhance your
business sense and employability. Many
of our students have gone on to create
their own successful companies and we
have an in-house Business Innovation
Zone (BIZ) to help you get your
enterprise up and running.
Our approach to learning and teaching
Our degrees are modular and you will
benefit from a variety of teaching
methods including lectures, seminars
and workshops. Problem-based learning
and group work are vital in developing
the key skills you’ll need in the
workplace. Assessment methods also
vary and include written reports, client
projects, content creation, essays,
presentations, examinations and peer
assessment.