Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Media and Sociology] From Goldsmiths, University of London

Why study BA Media and Sociology (Hons)Êat Goldsmiths, University of London?

• You'll be taught by some of the leading names in media, communications, cultural studies and sociology Ð they've actively shaped these disciplines and youÕll be able to benefit from their expertise throughout your degree.
• In your second and third year, youÕll take media practice modules that develop your production skills. You'll have access to industry-standard practice facilities, including TV/film, radio and photography studios, digital video and audio editing suites, and animation software and hardware.
• You can choose from a range of modules during your degree Ð you might study a variety of topics or decide to hone your skills in an area youÕre particularly interested in.
• Studying more than one subject means youÕll be able to bring an interdisciplinary outlook to whatever you encounter, whether itÕs writing essays for your degree or tackling responsibilities in your future career.
• You'll develop the practical and transferable skills to help you find a career in media or sociology Ð our recent graduates are now working as news readers, editors, journalists, producers and photographers.

• We regularly host debates and talks by international figures in media and cultural research Ð recent guests have included film directors Danny Boyle, Gurinder Chadha and Noel Clark.

Skills

Some of the skills you'll develop during a Media and Communications degree include:

• critical and analytical skills
• proficiency in assessing evidence and in expressing ideas clearly
• ability to bring together insights from a range of subjects
• IT skills
• communications skills
• journalistic and creative writing skills

Careers

Alumni from the Department have gone on to careers in television, radio, the press, publishing, film-making, advertising, marketing and public relations, web design, teaching and research, advertising, arts and administration, business and industry, European Union private sector management and personnel work, and many more both in the media industries and elsewhere. You can find out more about the career options open to you after graduating on our Media and Communications careers page.

Students who achieve the best results during their undergraduate course may also get the chance to go on to postgraduate research for a higher degree with the aim of making a career in higher education either as a lecturer combining teaching with research or as a specialist researcher.