what is the social and cultural impact of media communications in today’s world? how do communication and information media actually work and what are their importance to our society?

this course enjoys a very close relationship with sociology at brunel and combines the theoretical elements of sociology with the practical elements of media studies. students will focus on all aspects of society: its personal, social and cultural dimensions.

studying communications and media at brunel is not just limited to the classroom. students will have the opportunity to broaden their mind by going on field trips and joining film sessions, where they’ll learn about cameras lighting and editing. students will be able to attend optional company visits, for example img studios, where they’ll receive a tour of the studios.

on this course students will have the chance to make their own films in groups. students will develop their skills in brunel's media services suite which has industry-standard facilities. students will be taught about the software final cut pro and how to use different types of canon cameras. students will experiment with different lighting styles and practise sound editing techniques. this practical work will equip students with the skills they’ll need for a media related career or for working in the field of production.

students will also be able to take their learning outside the classroom – on field trips and company visits. previous students have toured the img studious right here in uxbridge.

if students choose to go on a placement, they’ll benefit from brunel’s contacts and location. examples of recent student placements have been in advertising, digital marketing and public relations in organisations such as cartoon network, img media, sweet images and the walt disney company.