Bachelor of Arts (Global Media)

College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies

CAO Code: GY135

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Course Overview

Our Global Media programme is designed for students eager to engage critically and creatively with the rapidly evolving world of media and communication. This programme examines the cultural, political, and aesthetic impact of media and digital technologies on our increasingly interconnected world.

As a Global Media student, you'll explore how media and communication technologies drive globalisation, shaping our social, political, economic, and cultural landscapes. You'll investigate how these technologies transform information exchange, influence our work and worldviews, and redefine relationships between nations and communities.

Our curriculum provides you with both theoretical and ethical frameworks, as well as practical tools, to analyse today's highly digitalised and mediated national and global cultures. You'll gain insights into historical and contemporary contexts of global media, preparing you for roles as communicators, researchers, analysts, or advocates in international settings.

A key strength of our programme is the interconnection of theory and practice. You'll balance critical analysis with experiential learning, including some hands-on work in media skills. This approach allows you to develop both analytical skills and creative abilities, building a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape.

Throughout your studies, you will learn how to build a professional portfolio showcasing your growth and achievements.

The kinds of careers that graduates in this field have gone into include media-related roles in tech companies,the civil and public service, in NGOs, marketing and communications and a wide range of other areas in media production.

Join us to develop the knowledge, skills, and ethical awareness necessary to thrive in an interconnected world, where media and digital technologies play a pivotal role in shaping our shared future.

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What Our Students Say

Meret Stursberg | BA in Global Media and Soc & Pol

This course gave me the opportunity of exploring media - something we all use on a daily basis in our personal lives - from different perspectives. The programme allows a deep dive into understanding the different aspects of how media and framing impacts the way we view the world, how we are shaped by but also actively shape technology, how different media systems are globally connected, and how new developments such as AI can become a useful tool while also presenting challenges to society. Overall, this interesting course deepened my critical thinking, provided training in journalistic and research practices, and even outside of my studies I constantly engage with the course material while reflecting on my own media usage. This programme is at the pulse of time and lecturers draw connections to current political and cultural developments to showcase theoretical lenses and allow students a lot of participation, so that they can shape the module experience. In a time where media develops quickly, there is a need for more media education and literacy and this programme aims to fill this gap!

Colin Bracken | Currently on Third Year Placement for 24/25

BA Global Media has allowed me to try my hand at various subjects that I wouldn't normally have taken an interest in; but the freedom to choose up to 6 modules ranging from graphic design to radio production has meant that I now have a basic understanding of Photoshop, Canva, newspaper journalism, website design, and social media algorithms. All this experience in a 12-16 hour lecture week also allows students of BA Global Media to take full advantage of extracurriculars. The opportunity to undertake work placement in 3rd year also allows students to gain experience in a sector that interests them, either choosing from companies that already collaborate with the university, or sourcing their own.