Their informed critical perspectives, professional knowledge and academic experience ensures that you are not only aware of the media environment and the employment opportunities it provides, but also gives you the opportunity to explore new dimensions of theory.Reasons to study Media Joint HonoursÊat De Montfort University:

• Join one of the top 10 most popular universities in the UK for home and EU students, as rated by UCASFind out why our students sayÊ#IchoseDMU
• Enhance your skillset and employabilityby combining Media and Communication with another specialist subject; by developing a diverse range of skills you can open up different career paths

• Join course-relevant groups and societiesincluding the Media and Communication Society, Film Society, Media DiscourseÊ Group and reading groups, and take part in the Demon Media group, including; The Demon magazine, Demon FM radio station, Demon TV and The Demon websiteÊ
• Benefit from our strong links with local media partnersincluding BBC Radio Leicester, community media organisations and LeicesterÕs independent arts and cinema complex, Phoenix Cinema; providing opportunities for work experience and cultural connectionsÊ
• Dedicated work placementsÊenhance your practical and professional skills, with recent Technology placements undertaken atÊGlaxoSmithKline, Jagex Ltd and PepsiCo UK
• Multi-million pound industry-standard facilitiesour Creative Technology Studios feature a host of audio recording studios, broadcast-standard radio production studios and management systems; alongside stand-alone film and television studios| equipped with multi-cameras, blue screen and green screen facilities
• Enjoy an international experience withÊ#DMUglobalwe offer all students the opportunity to take part in aÊ#DMUglobalÊexperience, which can enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons.Ê

First year teaching focuses on the modern media landscape where you will be encouraged to engage critically and creatively with digital, print and broadcast media as well as exploring the potential of visual media. In your second and third years you can choose from a wide range of professional, academic and creative pathways in line with your interests and ambitions to create a degree which is fascinating and relevant to your aspirations.

You can choose from theoretical options as well as from creative and professional modules and will be supported throughout your study by a friendly teaching team of media academics and industry professionals.

Our recent graduates have gone on to work for Cosmopolitan, the BBC, CBeebies, MentornMedia (Question Time), Hewlett Packard and News International. Graduates have also pursued careers in both the public and private sector and have gone on to work in advertising, SEO, sales, TV production, journalism, independent media, film, teaching and public relations agencies. Some graduates choose to continue their education by researching the media and related subjects at postgraduate masterÕs and doctoral levels of study.