Media and Communications with Foundation Year

About this course

Media and communications is a discipline that takes seriously the central role of media in shaping how we understand the world, form identities, and participate in public life. It draws on sociology, cultural studies, political economy, and linguistics to examine how media texts are produced, how they circulate, how audiences engage with them, and what effects they have on individuals and societies. In an era of social media, algorithmic curation, and the constant proliferation of information, the ability to analyse media critically is not just academically interesting but genuinely important for anyone who wants to understand the contemporary world. At Keele University, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, making it accessible to students who would benefit from additional academic preparation before entering the main degree. The programme equips you with the t

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