Media and Communications, BA (Hons)

Ranked 8th in the UK for research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies (REF 2021, Times Higher Education), joint 16th for Communications and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024), and 16th (Complete University Guide 2025).This BA explores how media shapes social, cultural and political landscapes through expert-led theory and practice. Develop critical thinking and study skills while creating audio, visual and digital content in professional facilities, including 24/7 access to a newsroom, editing suites and sound studio. Choose electives from business, law and modern languages to tailor your degree. Gain media career skills in Brighton, a digital and media hub—graduates enter journalism, advertising, publishing, PR and education. Study on our green campus edging the South Downs, near Brighton & Hove, Gatwick and London. Sussex innovates across research, culture and welfare for global impact.