Five reasons to study a degree in Media and Communication at Surrey
Academics who teach on our Media and Communication BSc reveal what makes it different, and the secret behind our graduates’ success. Come and find out why media studies at Surrey is ranked 4th for overall satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2024.
* Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables
2. Network with industry leaders
We link our degree programmes to a wide range of organisations, including central and local government, charities, corporations, businesses and media industries.
We regularly invite experts to talk to our students about their work and the career opportunities available in their industry.
3. Learn from our experts
Our academics use examples from their own media research to teach skills such as:
- develop and design a research project
- collect and analyse primary data
- write up and communicate findings to a range of audiences.
These transferable skills will enable you to work in a wide range of industries after graduation.
All of our teaching incorporates both theory and practice and many of our modules focus on some of the most pressing and important contemporary issues. For example:
- Data and the Digital in Platform Societies
- De/Constructing Gender
- Current Issues in Digital Societies
- Media, Power and Regulation.
4. Find your team
We offer bespoke study and career support. You’ll have personal tutors and a peer support network who are always here to help. We organise regular socials to help you build a strong support network alongside your assignments.
5. Real-world solutions
One of the benefits of studying with us is that your studies really do have real-world application and impact.
Our teaching focuses on some of the most pressing contemporary issues including:
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Gender
- Media literacy
- Climate change
- Hate crime
- Social media in contemporary society.
We also have a strong presence in the community and work closely with local and central government, charities, business and media organisations. We conduct primary research, knowledge exchange and are currently investigating how artificial intelligence can transform the media in the future.
Find out more about our sociology, criminology and media communication courses.