Media Studies

Aims of department

Many people consider the media as a source of information, entertainment and even communication. Our world is so media-saturated its presence in our lives feels natural and unquestionable. The main aim of the department is to expose this as a myth.

The media studies department aims to:

• Equip students for the world outside of the classroom by developing critical awareness of how identity, representation and  so many other aspects  of modern life are  shaped by the media that we consume.
• Independent thought is encouraged through equipping students with the skills for analysis, which they can   apply to any media text they encounter.
• Develop ICT and media technical skills through a variety of practical tasks and through production of coursework.

Wider study and enrichment in Media Studies

There will an opportunity to explore and analyse literary texts that have been converted to film or TV drama, and investigate why these forms of Media are still very successful with  modern audiences.