Case Study

I came to the University of Sunderland after a few years out of education, working in tourism and customer service.

I decided it was time for the next step and began researching courses when I came across the Media, Culture and Communication course on the University’s website. After reading more about it and going through each module, I knew instantly that it was the course for me! After researching online, I then went on a tour of the Sir Tom Cowie Campus which further solidified my decision. The facilities are industry standard, the lecturers are friendly and approachable, and the campus has such a lovely community vibe.

Media, Culture and Communication is so flexible, you can really tailor the course to fit your interests and potential career. Being able to choose between more practical modules or theoretical ones meant that it was a broad course with a lot of options. This also meant it was extremely interesting as it included many different disciplines.

My experience studying has been better than I could ever have imagined. There has been so much support from staff, and so much scope to grow and develop my skills as well as lots of opportunities to try new things. I’ve made some wonderful friends who share common interests and I really feel part of the wider university community. In a typical week I attend a mixture of lectures, seminars and screenings, as well as tutorials and workshops where I get the chance to discuss my work and receive support from staff and course mates.

We also have Friday evening reading groups, CineClub, and a Common Room outside of lecture time which allows for social interaction, essay support, and fun discussions. I spend time each day working on assignments and have recently finished a presentation on the horror film Orphan, which I really enjoyed working on in a group! My favourite modules have included TV Cultures, Sexual Cultures, Media Studies 1 and 2, Researching Media in Everyday Lives, Film, Horror and the Body, Sci-Fi and more! There really is so much to choose from, and something for everyone!

Published 19 March 2021