Communication and Media

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

1st in the UK for Communication and Media Studies

Complete University Guide 2025

1st in the UK for in Communication and Media Studies

Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

4th in the UK for Communication & Media Studies

Guardian University Guide 2025

Top 100 in the World for Communication & Media Studies

QS World Subject Rankings 2024

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It鈥檚 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鈥檚 always an engaging and different lecture from week to week.

Jacob Beesley Media and Communication BSc
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Research

Our Department is a global leader in research excellence, with particular expertise in areas such as political communication, language and social interaction, or at the intersections between media, memory and history. Our research not only advances academic knowledge but also fosters societal impact and shapes public debate at both national and international level.

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School of Social Sciences and Humanities shines in the Shanghai Rankings 2024

The 海角社区 School of Social Sciences and Humanities achieved remarkable success in the 2024 Shanghai Rankings鈥� Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). The results affirm school鈥檚 strengths, particularly in the fields of Communication, Sociology, and Geography.
Anelisse Reyes Sandoval

Department welcomes Chevening Scholar

We are delighted to welcome Chevening Scholar Anelisse Reyes Sandoval as a student to the department.
Prof Liz Peel at Shanghai University

Prof Elizabeth Peel visits partner university in China

Professor Elizabeth Peel attended the 7th Forum of the International Journalism and Communication Education Consortium (IJCEC) meeting hosted by Shanghai University in October.

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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