Birmingham School of Media, part of Birmingham City University, is a community of creative collaborators. This blog showcases news, views and successes from staff and students who are shaping the media landscape of tomorrow. Whether they're studying Media and Communication, Media Production, Film, Journalism, PR or Music Industries, our students are learning how to #DoMediaDifferently so that they are industry ready.
Vikki Tailor is a final year student at Birmingham City University's School of Media who studies BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Public Relations). She explains to us how she is balancing her final year workload, social life and virtual work experience. Vikki also advises us through five tips on how we can maintain a positive and healthy mindset!
Read moreJohn Mercer, Professor of Gender and Sexuality at Birmingham City University’s School of Media, discusses Channel 4’s ‘...
Read moreDo you trust influencers on social media? Do you find them relatable or even aspire to become one yourself? Read on to ...
Read moreMedia academic, Kelly O’Hanlon questions the NHS plans to feature celebrities in a major campaign persuading people to ...
Read moreKelly O'Hanlon, Senior lecturer in PR & Media, shows us around her home office.
Read moreWe know that lockdown can be lonely and self-isolation doesn’t help either. Have you found yourself bored in lockdown...
Read moreWondering what you can do with a media degree? We've debunked all of our courses to show you which industries you can w...
Read moreEve Davidson joined Birmingham City University’s School of Media in 2019 and is currently studying BA (Hons) Sports Jou...
Read moreTelevision students from the School of Media have completed their albert carbon calculator training, a pioneering new c...
Read moreBored of being in lockdown? Discover some new ways to keep busy and get uni ready at the same time!
Read moreFrom global trips to visits to local media institutions, we’re always on the move. Take a look at where we’ve been thi...
Read moreHere at the School of Media, we have fantastic connections with industry as illustrated by our Sky Scholarship Sch...
Read moreFind out more about the partnership and what it means for School of Media students.
Read moreSecond year Media and Communications student Priyanka took part in our Study Abroad exchange programme.
Read morePlacements, mentorships and exclusive trips were just some of the prizes awarded to our soon to be graduating student...
Read moreSecond year student Nikhara explains more about the module and how it led to working with peers across the Faculty. ...
Read moreMedia students ticked off canal tours, Van Gough and an ice bar from their Amsterdam bucket lists before meeting media ...
Read moreFirst year student Thomas Sayers reflects on his amazing trip to New York City with the School of Media. Â
Read moreWe caught up with School of Media student Nikhara Korpal to hear about her university experience so far.
Read moreStudents, Hussein and Ella, were given the opportunity to film games, interview players and write up match reports.
Read moreWe invited some of our most recent alumni to come in and talk to students about the careers they’re in now.
Read moreFind out more about Nikhara's opportunity to work on a behind the-scenes documentary for Jazz 1080.
Read moreThe Game of Thrones star talked to our students about her career, her new app and gave advice for breaking into the ind...
Read moreSee how students worked with Claire Burgess, Coronation Street's Script Editor to create a soap opera in only 48 hours!...
Read moreThe students behind FADE worked on a joint show with BBC Radio West Midlands. Hear more about the live show.
Read moreMA students were given the opportunity to film a video for local charity St. Basils. Take a look at how they did it.
Read moreNext week students will be launching FADE, their own pop-up, dance-based radio station. Learn more about what you can e...
Read moreCourse Leader, Marverine Duffy, tells us about all of the amazing things she and her students have been up to over thei...
Read moreTake a look at the top five reasons to study your Master's degree with us.
Read moreFind out what happened when our students went to the must-attend event for budding musicians and industry talent.
Read moreFind out more about third-year student, Eliana Medalie's, experience of the course so far.
Read moreLearn more about the talk Facebook’s Director of Communications (UK, Ireland, Africa), Anouska Ruane, delivered to stu...
Read moreLearn more about the student-run event, which welcomed three therapy dogs to our City Centre Campus.
Read moreFirst year student, Elena, takes a look at how BCU celebrated International Women’s Day 2018.
Read moreFind out more about what happened when PR student Kate was invited to attend the launch of the brand new MG ZS.
Read moreAhead of the next BCU open day this Saturday, hear from two Birmingham School of Media students on what to expect.
Read morePR graduate, Dean Taylor, gives his top tips for graduate job interviews and how he got to where he is today.
Read moreOpen Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU student. Take a look at why they'...
Read moreFind out more about the series of events the School of Media hosted in aid of World Mental Health Day.
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