Media and Journalism blog

MA Film Distribution and Marketing students got a once in a lifetime opportunity to work at Cannes Film Festival.

Find out more about why Birmingham is an exciting and immersive hub for studying Media.

Corinne Stewart, a third year Music Business student, is undertaking her placement with BE83. BE83 Music Group is a B...

Each year, Music Business students get the valuable opportunity to tour music venues around Birmingham, showcasing the ...

Sam Coley, Course Director for MA Media Production and Associate Professor International, shares an insight into his ...

Starting your postgraduate studies with us soon? We’re looking forward to welcoming you! If you want to get a head star...

We want you to be as successful whilst studying with us as possible. That's why we offer a variety of support. This blo...

Media is an extremely vast sector, but it’s also extremely exciting and diverse. It’s understandable that it may be har...

Birmingham School of Media’s Dr Vanessa Jackson shares tips on how to manage a television studio team and the skills ...

Was a controversial social media storm planned in a bid to raise the profile of Jesy Nelson’s debut solo single, ‘Boyz’...

The study has revealed the extent of institutional racism performers of colour continue to face in the industry.

Is Birmingham really a UK hotspot for the creative arts? With world-class art, drama, music, dance and performing art...

BCU has a strong line-up of academics who have successful, creative outlets outside of university. One lecturer who sta...

We spoke to Kelly about what inspired the creation of her blog, 'To Become a Mum', how she finds motivation to share he...

As a Senior Research Fellow at BCU for the music industries, popular music and digital culture sectors, Simon Barber’s ...

The negative side of social media is rarely out of the news these days, with much discussion around the impact of trol...

David Massey, Senior Technician in Film, TV and Radio, is well-known in the School of Media for his exemplary career in...

Paige Gilbert is a first year student studying BA (Hons) Public Relations and Media at Birmingham City University's Sch...

Lindelani Moyo joined Birmingham City University's School of Media in 2018 and is currently in her final year studying ...

Building relationships with key industry players as an undergraduate is the foundation to a promising career, and in t...

Every day our lives are shaped by Public Relations … even if most of us don’t realise this, most of the time.

Five former Birmingham City University School of Media students are currently employed at leading Midlands firm, WPR, f...

Emmi Peikola is a final year student and student ambassador of Birmingham City University's School of Media, who studie...

Vikki Tailor is a final year student at Birmingham City University's School of Media who studies BA (Hons) Media and...

John Mercer, Professor of Gender and Sexuality at Birmingham City University’s School of Media, discusses Channel 4’s ‘...

Do you trust influencers on social media? Do you find them relatable or even aspire to become one yourself? Read on to ...

Media academic, Kelly O’Hanlon questions the NHS plans to feature celebrities in a major campaign persuading people to ...

Kelly O'Hanlon, Senior lecturer in PR & Media, shows us around her home office.

We know that lockdown can be lonely and self-isolation doesn’t help either. Have you found yourself bored in lockdown...

Wondering what you can do with a media degree? We've debunked all of our courses to show you which industries you can w...

Eve Davidson joined Birmingham City University’s School of Media in 2019 and is currently studying BA (Hons) Sports Jou...

Television students from the School of Media have completed their albert carbon calculator training, a pioneering new c...

Discover some new ways to keep busy and get uni ready at the same time!

From global trips to visits to local media institutions, we’re always on the move. Take a look at where we’ve been thi...

Here at the School of Media, we have fantastic connections with industry as illustrated by our Sky Scholarship Sch...

Find out more about the partnership and what it means for School of Media students.

Several Birmingham School of Media students recently volunteered at the annual Birmingham Indian Film Festival, gaining...

Second year Media and Communications student Priyanka took part in our Study Abroad exchange programme.

Placements, mentorships and exclusive trips were just some of the prizes awarded to our soon to be graduating student...

Second year student Nikhara explains more about the module and how it led to working with peers across the Faculty. ...

Media students ticked off canal tours, Van Gough and an ice bar from their Amsterdam bucket lists before meeting media ...

First year student Thomas Sayers reflects on his amazing trip to New York City with the School of Media.Â Â

We caught up with School of Media student Nikhara Korpal to hear about her university experience so far.

Students, Hussein and Ella, were given the opportunity to film games, interview players and write up match reports.

We invited some of our most recent alumni to come in and talk to students about the careers they’re in now.

Find out more about Nikhara's opportunity to work on a behind the-scenes documentary for Jazz 1080.

The Game of Thrones star talked to our students about her career, her new app and gave advice for breaking into the ind...

See how students worked with Claire Burgess, Coronation Street's Script Editor to create a soap opera in only 48 hours!...

The students behind FADE worked on a joint show with BBC Radio West Midlands. Hear more about the live show.

MA students were given the opportunity to film a video for local charity St. Basils. Take a look at how they did it.

Next week students will be launching FADE, their own pop-up, dance-based radio station. Learn more about what you can e...

Take a look at the top five reasons to study your Master's degree with us.

Find out what happened when our students went to the must-attend event for budding musicians and industry talent.

Find out more about third-year student, Eliana Medalie's, experience of the course so far.

Learn more about the talk Facebook’s Director of Communications (UK, Ireland, Africa), Anouska Ruane, delivered to stu...

Learn more about the student-run event, which welcomed three therapy dogs to our City Centre Campus.

First year student, Elena, takes a look at how BCU celebrated International Women’s Day 2018.

Find out more about what happened when PR student Kate was invited to attend the launch of the brand new MG ZS.

Ahead of the next BCU open day this Saturday, hear from two Birmingham School of Media students on what to expect.

PR graduate, Dean Taylor, gives his top tips for graduate job interviews and how he got to where he is today.

Open Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU student. Take a look at why they'...

Find out more about the series of events the School of Media hosted in aid of World Mental Health Day.

Media and Journalism blog

Media Student Breaks Down Trending TV Shows

Film Distribution students work at Cannes Film Festival

Five reasons to study Media in Birmingham

My Music Business Placement with BE83

Music Business students tour notable local venues

Academic Spotlight: Sam Coley

How to prepare for your Master’s at the School of Media

Student Support Services

Which Media course is right for you?

Top tips for working in a live TV studio

PR expert speaks on Jesy Nelson drama

Major new survey suggests institutional racism is still widespread for actors in British entertainment

A spotlight on Birmingham's creative industry

Inspired Festival: How a Senior Sports Journalism Lecturer Became a Podcast Host

Inspired Festival: a BCU Senior Lecturer’s journey from PR to blogging

Inspired Festival: a Senior Research Fellow’s journey to creating an internationally recognised podcast

Can Chrissy Teigen’s Reputation Recover from Social Media Bullying Scandal?

Inspired Festival: How BCU’s Senior Technician went from broadcasting to book writing

Year one as a Public Relations and Media student

Why I chose to study Public Relations

A hat-trick of BCU PR graduate employees at spottydog communications reinforces pedigree partnership

What is PR?

Record PR Student Success at Leading Midlands Agency

How I ended up studying BA Media and Communication (Public Relations) at BCU

How to cultivate a positive mindset

"Provoking casual homophobia" - the importance of 'It's a Sin'

In today's society, are social media influencers really that significant?

NHS celebrity Covid vaccine campaign: 'choose wisely or the message is undermined'

Welcome to my workspace - Kelly O'Hanlon

Why TV and radio are good for your mental health

What can I do with a Media degree?

My first year experience in Sports Journalism

BAFTA sustainability class of 2020

How to prepare for your media course

Go global with your degree

The Sky's the limit

We've partnered with HuffPost!

Volunteering at Birmingham Indian Film Festival

Study Abroad: a semester in America

Top prizes for students at end of year awards

A spotlight on…Collaborative Practice

Four days in Amsterdam

From BCU to NYC

My university experience so far

Volunteering at Aston Villa Ladies FC

Media Futures: alumni day

Making Jazz 1080

Maisie Williams kicks off Media Futures

48 hour soap: challenge accepted

Co-presenting on BBC Radio West Midlands

St. Basil's BIG Birmingham SleepOut

FADE: Birmingham's dance radio station

5 reasons to study a Master's at Birmingham School of Media

BBC Music Introducing Live 2018

My Music Industries experience…so far!

Working in the Media industry: Anouska Ruane

Students raise money and de-stress with dogs

International Women’s Day 2018

A PR launch with added VROOM

Visiting Birmingham School of Media for the first time

Listen, learn, develop – Media graduate gives advice to future students

5 reasons why you shouldn’t miss the Birmingham School of Media open days

Opening up for World Mental Health Day