BA (Hons) Communications and Media
**Why Communications and Media?**On our Communications and Media degree you’ll learn digital production skills, including video, photography and web design. You’ll also be taught how to create effective social media campaigns, along with other key skills a communications and media professional needs, such as copywriting and strategic planning. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Our media centre includes professional-standard film, TV, music and news studios, along with editing suites and production galleries. You’ll have the chance to experiment with new technologies such as 360 cameras, virtual and augmented reality equipment and green screen studios. By graduation you’ll have built the knowledge, skills, experience and contacts needed to succeed in the world of communications and media.The course is taught by communications specialists, journalists and media practitioners. This means you’ll benefit not only from your tutors’ wealth of knowledge but also from their extensive network of industry connections. There’ll be opportunities to gain real experience on work placements and to be inspired in guest lectures and workshops. In previous years, visitors to the Media School have included experts from the likes of Google, Marie Claire, ‘Top Gear’ and ‘Empire’ magazines, the BBC, ITV and a number of communications and PR agencies.**Why University of Gloucestershire?**We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Our vibrant and tight-knit community of over 10,000 students and staff paired with a wide variety of courses means you will have the best of both worlds – a diverse community of sports clubs, societies and activities while also benefiting from specialist lecturers who value you as an individual. Who Cares? We do. We care about our students and the planet. We listened to what our students value most, turning our prospectus digital and providing opportunities for them to protect the planet and move on to study in an environment that works hard to support future generations. As a result, we’re proud that the University of Gloucestershire has been judged the UK’s most sustainable university.Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the dynamic county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.**After the course**Your story with us doesn’t end at graduation. Through our innovative Your Future Plan scheme, you will be supported to become the graduate that you want to be, making industry connections and taking part in placements and field trips that offer invaluable experience outside of the lecture theatre. We are proud of our record that 93% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study six months after completing their course*.*UK Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020.**Experience an open day**Book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. Our open days have been designed to inform you, inspire you, and help you make the right decision about your next step. It’s your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we’re about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our friendly student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus. **To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.**
