Media and Journalism | Birmingham City University We use cookies on this website to improve the experience we provide. By continuing to use our site you agree to this, or visit our cookie policy to manage your settings. Saved courses Search website 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. Our courses State-of-the-art facilities including our industry-standard TV studios, one of the largest green screen studios in the UK, and six radio studios. £500 million has been invested into our facilities, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus. 31,000+ students from around 120 countries study at BCU. TEF Gold BCU was awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. 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. Explore BCU Take a virtual tour of your subject facilities and spaces that would be part of your daily life as a student at Birmingham City University. Explore 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 Find out more 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. Find out more News There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on. 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. 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