This innovative course enables you to gain an improved understanding of the many facets of today’s communications media; including broadcasting and information communication technology, and the role they have to play in globalisation processes. You will join a team of established experts who offer a unique course that combines both theoretical and practical approaches. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the main theoretical frameworks related to media and globalisation. You will critically analyse the role and impact of the media industry in a global society to become critically aware of the implications of these debates for research strategies, theorising and practicing. Alongside the theoretical content you will engage with the theory and practice of alternative audiovisual narratives and the key media production processes and professional practices relevant to media, cultural and communicative industries. You will engage with practical issues that are presently affecting media industries, this is directly relevant to those wishing to work within the media field in the future. Our team of world leading media academics will inspire you. Many combine not only outstanding research records but also successful media careers. This allows you to benefit from a broad range of experience and expertise from across the media fields. The media team pride themselves on their accessible, student-centred approach to teaching and is available for one-to-one tutorial support and guidance. Recent graduates have gone on to a broad range of careers in the media and mobile industry. While this course serves as a stand-alone degree, its research focus also makes it suitable preparation for doctoral work.