Business and Management Joint and Media Communications Joint with Professional Placement Year

About this programme

Please note: From September 2027, this course will be named BA(Hons) Business Management and Media Communications. and Top 10 in UK for Continuation in Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2026) in the overall rankings for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2026) Are you drawn to a career in business and management, but also would like to work in the creative realm of media? Throughout this combined honours degree you’ll learn how to bring organisational management and media communication skills together to become a change leader and innovator of tomorrow. As a creative business and media professional, you’ll know how to meet the needs of 21st-century consumers through new media technologies. You’ll also learn the skills to address issues of diversity and sustainability across the world of business. You’ll explore the links between creativity in business and consumer behaviour, between freelancing and innovation, and practise your skills in emerging marketing practices. In your final year, you’ll gain real-world experience to build your professional profile. You’ll join The Studio , the University’s city-centre innovation hub for creative media technology. By collaborating across the region’s business and arts sector, you’ll realise your vision for a more inclusive and sustainable world. Bring your creativity to the business environment and become a change leader. Students on this combined course will benefit from the experience of two different disciplines, opening the door to careers in organisational management, digital business