Communication, Media and Culture

About this programme

Looking for an exciting career? Care about how social justice relates to culture, power and representation? This course is your first step to a passion-led role in the media and cultural industries. Gain insight into how media technology is rapidly changing the world and develop tools for analysing the power dynamics of major organisations and how they influence their audiences - skills that set you apart as a graduate in the media sector. Thanks to your tutors’ connections, we offer one-off industry encounters. We’ll introduce you to: These experts will ensure you have your finger on the pulse of what their sectors look like today and show you how to apply theory to industry practice. Our alumni led Industry Expert Advisory Board are leaders in their fields. They keep the course at the cutting-edge of what employers look for in graduates. You’ll meet them in your third year at our annual speed networking session - a launchpad into your career as you are getting ready to send out applications. Get involved with media platforms like Brookes TV, Observe (our alumni magazine), CMC Scoop (our department magazine), the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Network, and Oxford University Media. Communication, Media and Culture is ranked 8th in the Guardian Media and Film Studies subject league ranking 2025. Experts from top companies like Spotify and the BBC help us update the course and tell us what skills graduates need. You’ll be taught by expert tutors who remain active in sectors like journalism and politics.