Head of School of Communication
Dr Diane Hazlett
Head of School
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Communication

Effective communication is essential in all walks of life; from institutions such as industry, education or media, to everyday interactions such as teamwork and personal relationships. The study of Communication provides a unique opportunity for you to develop your knowledge and skills in a wide range of contexts.

Our Communication courses combine theory and practice. You will gain a solid grounding in Communication theories and you will learn to apply this knowledge to real-life situations. We have close links with local and international organisations, which provide specialist lecturers and offer students research and professional work experience. You will also have the opportunity to practise and improve your own communication skills in our purpose-built Communication Skills Centres.

Some of the areas you will study include:

  • interpersonal communication
  • personal and work relationships
  • social and cultural communication;
  • language and communication;
  • group communication;
  • organisational communication
  • communication research

You can choose to study Communication on its own or with an applied focus on Advertising, Public Relations or Counselling. Click on the links below to find out more:

Undergraduate Courses

BSc Hons Communication Link to Prospectus Link to Examlpe Modules Link to Course Video
BSc Hons Communication with Advertising Link to Prospectus Link to Examlpe Modules
BSc Hons Communication with Counselling  Link to Prospectus Link to Examlpe Modules  
BSc Hons Communication with Public Relations Link to Prospectus Link to Examlpe Modules  
BSc Hons Communication, Advertising and Marketing Link to Prospectus Link to Examlpe Modules Link to Course Video

 

Postgraduate Courses

Communication, Advertising and Public Relations [Postgraduate Diploma/MSc]  PgDip Link to Prospectus Link to Examlpe Modules Link to Course Video
Political Lobbying and Public Affairs [Postgraduate Diploma/MSc]  PgDip (Full - Time) Link to Prospectus Link to Examlpe Modules Link to Course Video
Counselling and Therapeutic Communication [Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MSc]  PgDip (Full - Time) Link to Prospectus Link to Examlpe Modules Link to Course Video
Communication [PhD / MPhil] Link to Prospectus    

Student Comments

Siobhan McNulty, BSc Hons Communication, Year 3

I’m finding the course extremely interesting and enjoyable. It’s a great course to do, especially if you’re undecided what career path you want to go down as Communication opens many doors for you, both in its caring and business aspects.

Having studied the degree now for two years, I find myself regularly relating what I have learnt to everyday life; i.e. day-to-day interactions with other people and looking at healthy and unhealthy relationships, both personal and in the work place setting. I also find myself analysing talk within different settings/contexts.

It is definitely a course I would recommend not only because I find it interesting but also because I feel it benefits me in my own personal life. It has improved my communication skills and I have also learnt to read beyond what people say.

Jamie Halligan, graduated BSc Hons Communication, 2009:

The course enabled me have a deep understanding of the principles of effective communication. The modules are wide and varied which helps you to garner a wider knowledge of communication or focus on a particular area of interest.

Students on the course are in a very supportive environment surrounded by excellent staff and facilities.

This degree has provided me with a sound academic foundation from which I am now able to pursue postgraduate study.

Jill Hendron, graduated BSc Hons Communication with Counselling, 2009:

Excellent course, professionally delivered by superb teaching. Small friendly classes with lectures who know their students by name and genuinely care about you and your studies. Could not recommend it highly enough.

If you would like to learn more about how we can help further your studies and career opportunities, please contact us.