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.

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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. 

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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. "

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Chloe, College of Arts and Law Student

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    Student life and societies at the University of Birmingham

    Our students' union, the Guild of Students, supports over 300 groups and societies here at Birmingham. Societies are the perfect chance to have some downtime in between studying, meet like-minded people, try a new hobby, or even gain skills and friends for life!

    Check out our student societies

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    "I am part of my departmental netball team which is a great chance to spend time with my course mates outside of studying and meet students on similar courses." From netball to art society, Digital Media and Communications Student Alice shares a variety of extracurricular experiences.

    Read Alice's blog

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!

The second city, your second home

Congratulations from Ellie Dobson, Director of Admissions for the College of Arts and Law

Congratulations from Ellie Dobson, Director of Admissions for the College of Arts and Law

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).

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    Creative Industries Alumna - Kirsten Ellis

    Alumna Kirsten Ellis graduated in 2022 with a BA Drama and English. Here she shares her favourite things about studying a creative course, her experience as a BBC Apprentice Production Coordinator, and why she recommends University of Birmingham as a great place to study a degree in the creative industries.

    Read more from Kirsten here

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.

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    Current BA Digital Media and Communications student Alice

    "I came across an advertisement for the role of Student Content Shaper at UoB on a blanket email that the University sent out during Welcome Week. It sounded interesting – producing blogs, Instagram reels, TikToks and YouTube videos to promote the university and help students – and a great opportunity to get some work experience in an industry that I’m interested in."

    Read more from Alice here

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    Accept your offer

    If you haven't already, in order to accept and secure your place at Birmingham, you must respond to your offer by the date stated in your offer letter. This deadline refers to your acceptance of the offer, not the fulfilment of conditions. To respond to the offer, click on the ‘Respond to Offer’ link within your applicant portal.

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