REF 2014

  • Northumbria has been ranked in the UK top 20 for the quality of research outputs in communication, cultural and media studies.

  • 70% of Northumbria’s research in Communication, Cultural and Media Studies is rated as being either world leading or internationally excellent.

Northumbria University offers a wide range of Media and Communication courses for you to explore. By studying at Northumbria, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of media theory, develop practical skills, and explore emerging trends in the industry. With experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, Northumbria University equips you with the knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in a diverse range of media and communication careers.

Our researchers in this area combine their expertise in established strengths - notably in film and television research - with more newly developed areas in journalism  practice and cultural histories and practices.

Cultural Histories/Practices

The work of our academics in this area is mainly underpinned by a cultural-historical approach. Popular and rock music is a key area of interest, with notable recent achievements including Noel McLaughlin's book on Irish rock music and an associated international conference...

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Film & Television

British cinema is a key feature of research in this area, with a focus on genres and popular cinema. Another important focus involves work on cult and fantasy-based genres such as horror and science fiction. In this context, academics research international cult cinemas...

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Journalism & Citizenship

Our academics in this cluster focus on international journalistic practice, global media institutions, gender and media and media citizenship. This has included work on changes in European media and the public sphere, on gender and media and on media and the Olympics.

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Communication and Media Studies