Media Communications and Publishing Joint

About this programme

in the overall rankings for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2026) and #8 in UK for Continuation in Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2026) Our Media Communications and Publishing degree has been designed to enable you to become a highly-skilled, agile and creative communicator. Throughout your studies, you’ll be introduced to all forms of media, such as film, television, social media, books and magazines, and you’ll learn to meet the opportunities and challenges of publishing in the 21st century. You’ll be encouraged to take an innovative approach to your work, whether in print or digital, or in emerging technologies such as immersive media. During the course, you’ll have the chance to work with real clients on marketing campaigns, social media content, magazine and book production, as well as journalistic and feature article writing. You’ll graduate with industry experience and an impressive professional portfolio of work to show prospective employers. You’ll learn how to rethink media communications for social change, studying online influencers, diverse forms of representation, and the ethics of social media platforms. In your final year, you’ll get the chance to work with a selection of outside clients, as well as join The Studio in Bath, the University’s new city-centre innovation hub for creative media technology. You'll have access to key industry resources such as Nielsen Bookscan, where you can explore book sales data and monitor consumer trends.