Your Digital Media and Communications Offer-Holder Hub
Welcome to the Digital Media and Communications Offer-Holder Hub. This month we've asked our lecturers and students for content to keep you busy through the summer and get you excited to study Digital Media and Communications in September.
DMC academic Abi's reading suggestions
DMC academic Abi's reading suggestions
Hendry, S. (2021) AQA Media Studies for A Level Revision Guide
This combined AQA A Level Revision Guide covers some of the key theoretical concepts and content for those new to media studies and those wanting a refresher. Written by an experienced Media Studies teacher and examiner and presented in a clear and straightforward way, this guide is accessible and easy to use.
Sardar, Z and van Loon, B (2010) Introducing Media Studies: A Graphic Guide. Icon Books
This book explores the complex relationship between the media, ideology, knowledge and power. It provides a scintillating tour of media history and presents a coherent view of the media industry, media theory and methods in media research.
With over 300 student societies on campus and a close-knit department culture, it's easy to get involved as a Digital Media and Communications student at Birmingham.
"I think it’s so important to achieve a balance at university between studying and also having a social life. And I’d definitely say that joining societies/sports teams is a great way to achieve this balance, whilst meeting new people and trying out new things. "
Society Highlight - Film Society
UoB Film Society hosts film screenings twice a week during term on Tuesdays and Thursday's at 6pm, showing a variety of foreign, classic and modern films. There is always something for everyone!
Throughout your time in the School of English, Drama and Creative Studies, employability is a key area of focus.
We’re proud to be the UK university most targeted by the country’s leading graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2024 High Fliers report).
We help to make sure that you are employable through a range of department-led and university-wide initiatives which include:
Input from Professional Careers Advisers in your Curriculum
During the first year of your studies, Careers Advisers from the University Careers Network team attend lectures in your course to support you with career planning from an early stage. The lectures will cover career planning, researching career and internship opportunities, developing the skills that graduate employers are looking for, and presenting yourself with impact to a potential employer.
Internships
B-Experienced Internship programmes offer the chance to work on a meaningful project and enhance your CV with useful transferable skills. Previous B-Experienced interns have been involved with charities, festivals, publishers and galleries in the wider Birmingham area.
Find out how the University of Birmingham is Investing in your future.