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 we placed first in Scotland for our research impact in Communications, Culture and Media in the Research Excellence Framework 2014.
3rd in Scotland and Top 20 in UK
for Media and Film Studies
The Guardian University Guide 2022
2nd in Scotland
top 10 in the UK for Communications and Media
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022
2nd in Scotland
top 10 in the UK for Communication and Media Studies
The Complete University Guide 2022
Communications, Media and Culture courses
Postgraduate
- Media Management
- Media Research
- Strategic Communication and Public Relations (Joint Degree with Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona)
- Strategic Public Relations
- Strategic Public Relations and Communication Management
- Gender Studies
- Digital Media and Communication
- International Journalism
- Factual Television
What our students said
South Africa
BA (Hons) Film and Media
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