Communication and Media

The analysis of communication and media is essential for making sense of how power and influence work in today’s complex, turbulent world. We invite you to study in our world-leading community. Part of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.

4th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies

Complete University Guide 2023

3rd in the UK for in Communication and Media Studies

Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

3rd in the UK for Communication & Media Studies

Guardian University Guide 2023

Top 100 in the World for Communication & Media Studies

QS World Subject Rankings 2022

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Research degrees

It’s an exciting and broad course that covers areas of the wider media industry in an alternative and insightful manner. The teaching quality is very good; with lecturers from all different backgrounds it’s always an engaging and different lecture from week to week.

Jacob Beesley Media and Communication BSc
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Research

Communication and Media is a classic social science subject with profound relevance for today’s societies. At Loughborough we have a long and distinguished track record of research excellence and impact on public knowledge and debate at the global level.

Our approach is wide-ranging, encompassing research expertise in culture, economy, and policy; interaction and discourse; media, memory and history; political communication; and nations and migration, among other topics. Our research ranks 5th in the world for its influence on global scholarly research (QS World Rankings, 2019).

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Celebrating 10 years in the QS global top 100 for Communication and Media Studies

Loughborough has been ranked in the top 100 worldwide universities and 9th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies by the global QS higher education league table. 2023 marks the tenth consecutive year Communication and Media Studies has appeared in the top 100.

New year resolutions: why your brain isn’t wired to stick to them – and what to do instead

New year, new resolutions. It is that time once again. A recent survey shows that almost 58% of the UK population intended to make a new year’s resolution in 2023, which is approximately 30 million adults. More than a quarter of these resolutions will be about making more money, personal improvement and losing weight.

Going home for the holidays? How to navigate conflict and deal with difficult people

The holiday season is upon us and for many that means all the tension that comes with it. This time of year can be a minefield of uncomfortable moments, disagreement and outright conflict. It’s no wonder many young people are apprehensive about returning home for the holidays after living far away.

Staff

Our academic staff are highly engaged in the most significant global scholarly networks. Learn about their research and teaching specialisms.

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