Communication And Media Studies Bsc

Course Description This course enjoys a very close relationship with Sociology at Brunel, and particular attention is paid to the social and cultural dimensions of the media, and especially to the social and cultural consequences of the new technologies of communication and information Students will gain a mature, critical and sociologically-informed understanding of the place of the media in today’s society, with a particular focus on the new communication and information technologies Throughout the degree, students will be encouraged to link together the theoretical and practical parts of the course as they engage in a broad-ranging sociological study of the contemporary media This course is offered both as 3 years full time and 4-year thick sandwich Students on the four-year sandwich course (with Professional Development) have the opportunity to gain professional work experience in a variety of settings. University offers high-quality work placements and students benefit from the links with external organizations