Media and Journalism

Home to a range of fantastic, industry-standard facilities, Media produces critical media makers who can contribute to the industry from day one.

You’ll make and you’ll do, but you’ll also question why and how your work fits into the world around you. You’ll learn to adapt and thrive in an everchanging media landscape.

From the start of your course, you’ll learn to do media differently. All of our courses will give you a grounding in the fundamentals of your discipline so that you can use this knowledge to play, experiment, make and create. You’ll learn how to think critically about the media and its current practice, become proficient as a media professional, work with and in the industry, and collaborate with others to build portfolios of work which showcase your talent.

You’ll do this in partnership with our outstanding academic staff. They don’t just know the media industry; they are the media industry. They’ve lived it. You’ll be taught by world-leading researchers and renowned industry professionals whose combined expertise drives and shapes your academic experience. We’ll also give you access to guest speakers, live projects, mentoring opportunities and work placements.

Our Courses

Foundation Year courses

Our Foundation Years offer you an additional year of study to ensure progression to your chosen degree.

Undergraduate courses

Find out about our range of undergraduate courses for Media and Journalism.

Postgraduate courses

Take a look at the Media and Journalism postgraduate courses and research degrees available.

Our Research

Birmingham Centre for Media and Cultural Research delivers rigorous, modern research through its associated clusters and centres, specialising in a range of disciplines from Journalism Studies, to TV and Audiences, Diaspora Studies and Creative Industries

Explore Media and Journalism

Facilities

Take a look around some of the facilities, studios and workshops that you’ll have access to.

Our staff

When you study your architecture or design degree with us, you will enjoy a wealth of expertise from those in your relevant field.

Our graduates

Our alumni can be found up and down the UK, in countless different roles and companies. 

Working in Industry

We have dynamic connections with a diverse range of industry professionals, thriving businesses and heritage sites.

Blog

Check out our blog where we share our experiences, stories and the latest news in Media and Journalism.

Inspired Festival

Inspired Festival is a showcase of work from students from the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media.

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News

There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.

Go Abroad

Whatever you want to achieve, going abroad will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to make a difference to your future.

Living in Birmingham

Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore, no matter which campus you're based at.

Open Days

The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.

More Information

Why study with us?

Find out why you should choose BCU and study with us.

Why choose BCU?

Student information

Learn how to apply for a place on one of our courses, check out our student accommodation and discover more about services that will enable you to gain the most from your studies.

Student information

Placements

You may be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, or offered the opportunity to do so voluntarily during your time at BCU. 

Placements at BCU

Funding

We're here to help you with any questions or problems you may have, both before and during your time as a student here. Fees, funding, budgeting, money management - we can help you get to grips with it all.

Financial information

International

You’ll find a diverse and welcoming environment at Birmingham City University. We’re a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from more than 100 countries. With 30,000 students in the second largest city in the UK.

International study information