as we increasingly live our lives within media, ba (hons) media communications explores the intersections of media technologies, content and industries to consider their impact on society and the self. responding to ongoing transformations in the field, this course will prepare you to live in media-saturated contexts and successfully work in or with the media and creative communications industries. you’ll develop the creative and critical skills needed to evaluate and make sense of media, and to create dynamic and effective communications across a range of sectors. what to expect throughout the course, you will: gain an in-depth, critical understanding of the historical and contemporary development of communication industries and digital media in a global context make choices to develop your subject interests across different option units develop creative multimedia skills in audio, visual and digital communications across platforms and for a variety of audiences recognise and assess the dynamics of social and technological change relating to complex media systems, platforms, industries and technologies in local and global contexts interact with industry and academic leaders through lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips, and other teaching and learning activities learn investigative techniques, tools and methods for high-quality, independent research and creative work work collaboratively with peers on and outside your course graduate with a portfolio of creative and critical work and an advanced understanding of the field, you’ll be prepared for professional life in or alongside the media and creative communications sectors. industry experience and opportunities with employability embedded throughout the course, you’ll gain industry experience through opportunities to work on live briefs and connect with industry speakers, guests and alumni. you’ll also build skills in audio-visual and digital content creation, alongside advanced skills in media and creative communication. in year 2, the professional industry practice unit will support you to apply for placements and collaborative opportunities through activities such as cv writing and interview workshops. in year 3, the creative futures unit will support you to develop your online professional profile, network with industry professionals, and develop strategies for working in the media and creative communications industries. previously, graduates from ba (hons) media communications have secured roles in media and the creative industries with companies such as freud communications, tate and kiss fm, as well as with a wide range of other media and creative communications organisations. graduates of this course have also launched their own creative content and marketing consultancies or are pursuing freelance careers. additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake the diploma in professional studies or the ual diploma in creative computing between years 2 and 3 to enhance your learning experience and employability skills. mode of study ba (hons) media communications runs for 93 weeks in full time mode. it is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. each stage lasts 31 weeks.