UCAS Code: P391

Duration: 3 years

Intl Fee: £9,500

This course contains an equal combination of practical skills - as found in our journalism and Public Relations degrees - with academic study of the media, film and culture.

On the practical side, modules include ‘News Journalism’, ‘Scriptwriting’ and ‘New Media’. To support your acquisition of skills, we run daily drop-in sessions at the David Puttnam Media Centre, staffed by a rota of professional journalists. 95% of our journalism students say that they have been able to access specialised equipment and facilities when they need to, according to the National Student Survey.

On the theory side, modules include ‘Media Studies’, ‘Cultural Theory and ‘Popular Culture’ and ‘Film Studies’. You will be taught by knowledgeable and enthusiastic tutors. 95% of our media studies students believe that staff are good at explaining things, according to the National Student Survey.

Our teaching is enriched by Sunderland’s cutting-edge research. We host the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies (CRMCS). In the latest Research Assessment Exercise, 65% of our research was rated ‘world leading’ or internationally excellent.

According to The Guardian University Guide 2012, Sunderland is in the top 25 universities in the UK for media studies.

Putting it all together, this course offers you a high quality preparation for sought-after careers in the media.