Media and Communications

About this course

Media and communications sits at the centre of contemporary life, shaping how we understand events, how public opinion forms, how identities are constructed, and how power is exercised and contested. The discipline draws on sociology, cultural theory, journalism studies, film and television analysis, digital media, and political economy, creating a field that is both analytically rigorous and directly connected to the world around us. Understanding how media works has never been more important, as artificial intelligence, social platforms, and shifting news environments transform the landscape of communication. At the University of Sussex, this three-year full-time programme is built around flexibility, allowing you to shape your study in relation to your interests and ambitions. The programme includes a foundation year, which provides an accessible entry point that builds academic skil

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 40% of graduatescards →
• 45 / 100Media Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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