Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Communication and Media] From Bournemouth University

DuringÊthe Communication and Media (Hons) programme at Bournemouth University, you willÊexamine the different ways people communicate, from face-to-face interaction to popular culture as well as practical skills such as how to write in a variety of styles and formats, from scripts to online articles, short stories to digital media content. You'll also learn lots of multimedia skills such as creating and editing videos which are vital in today's media environment. WhatÕs more, in your final year, you can choose units tailored towards your favoured career Ð for example advertising, public relations or journalism.

A four or 30-week placement, depending on the length of degree you choose, will give you the practical experience you need to succeed in the communication and media sector. Your placement experience will help to shape your appreciation of the industry, place theory into practice, provide a variety of professional contacts, and enhance your CV Ð all essential for starting a career after graduation.

Careers

This course is multidisciplinary, which means you'll be able to enter a wide variety of careers after you finish university thanks to the diverse skills you'll develop.

Typical starting job roles:

• Account executive
• Assistant media executive
• Communications officer
• Concept manager
• Digital account executive
• Junior copywriter
• Marketing and communications coordinator
• PR executive.