Bachelor ofArts
Study a Bachelor of Arts to learn how to analyse the world around you. We offer a variety of arts & humanities majors including languages, history, media & politics. Learn more about this degree & our courses now.
3 weeks
3 hours per week
FREE - Certificate for £42
Humanities and Social Science
Develop your media literacy skills and explore our relationship with media.
So many of the defining moments in our lives are connected in some way to media. Media are a central part of how we live, work and play.
Through this course you will develop your media literacy, learning a range of analytical approaches you can use to understand and interpret media. You will explore the relationship between media and culture including a case study of LGBT representation in the media. You will develop your critical thinking and research skills leaving you better equipped to understand the role of media in the modern world.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
This course is for anyone interested in media and film. It’s ideal for people looking to start or develop a career in film or television production, radio, journalism or marketing.
Rebecca is a Senior Lecturer in Film, Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Newcastle. She is a leading expert in lesbian representation in popular culture.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.