School of Media and Communication
22nd in the world for Communication and Media Studies
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019
School of Media and Communication
From political campaigns and international affairs to popular culture and social networking, communication and the media are at the centre of everyday life. We cannot fully understand modern societies without understanding media and communication.
Our degrees examine how people share knowledge, values and beliefs through television, journalism, film, online media and beyond.
Studying with us
Our students explore the role of media in politics, popular culture, society and everyday life, developing critical thinking and creative skills. We offer degrees that emphasise choice and opportunity, allowing you to tailor your degree to your own strengths and interests.
Undergraduate
Our undergraduate degree courses combine strengths in communication and media research with the teaching of communication history, theory and practical skills.
MoreResearch degrees
Studying for a PhD allows you to explore a subject that fascinates you in great depth and make a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.
More3rd
in the UK for Communication and Media Studies
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
2nd
in the UK for Communication and Media Studies
The Complete University Guide 2019
3rd
in the UK for research power in Media and Communication
Research Excellence Framework 2014
Our research
Our research is multidisciplinary, theoretically innovative and socially relevant. We're a leading centre for media and communication research, collaborating with academic institutions, the public sector and media industries, both in the UK and across the globe.
Our vibrant and growing community of PhD students is an essential part of our research culture, and we’re committed to research-led teaching, which is reflected in the range of our degrees.
Young People, the Arts, and Mental Health conference - call for contributions
Tuesday 12 March 2019
MoreResearch Seminar: a spatial biography of plutocratic London
Wednesday 27 March 2019, 16:15 - 17:30
MoreImmersive Stories: the ethics and social value of storytelling
Monday 8 April 2019 - Wednesday 10 April 2019, 09:00 - 17:00
More“RT @noor_halabi: @LeedsUniMedia will be hosting @urbanmorph for a research seminar on geographies of wealth and distinction in Londo… t.co/0uU5rYCAb2” -
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“Thanks to everybody who nominated us for the Partnership Awards which celebrate the commitment of staff and student… t.co/HpMPv5AN8u” -
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“How do London-based plutocrats live their wealth and change the city in the process? In our research seminar today… t.co/sVQDMzr9it” -
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