Communications, Media and Culture

Communications, Media and Culture courses at Stirling are consistently ranked among the best in the UK. By striking a balance between practical training and critical thinking, we help to prepare you for every facet of a career in journalism, digital media, broadcasting, public relations and more. Giving you an extra edge, our commitment to ensuring course content is developed and reviewed by industry practitioners means you’ll discover a wealth of opportunities to learn from – and alongside – those on the front-line.

As a Postgraduate Taught student, you can embark on one of our nine highly-regarded courses – all of which benefit from Stirling’s media connections and our experience of teaching in the field for almost 40 years. And if you’re joining us as a researcher, you’ll soon see why 100% of our research environment and 88% of our overall research in Communication, Cultural and Media Studies was classed as world leading or internationally excellent in REF 2021.

Student stories

Pamela Nxumalo
Pamela Nxumalo
South Africa
BA (Hons) Film and Media
My biggest push was representation and diversity. I want to see more people who look like me – and people who don't look like me. I hope to see more people I've never seen on television being represented.
Read Pamela's story