Media

University of East London’s media programs combine national recognition with industry access. Daily Mail University Rankings placed them first among London universities, while Guardian University Guide 2025 ranked their media and film specializations second nationwide. These achievements translate into tangible opportunities—graduates recently secured internships at Time Warner and Financial Times. The university spans nearly every media profession, from television and radio to digital media, film, journalism, publishing, and marketing communications, which allows students to master adjacent fields crucial in today’s convergent media landscape.

Digital Media and Communication

The BA (Hons) Digital Media and Communication program prepares specialists for a rapidly evolving digital environment where advertising, journalism, content production, and social media form a unified ecosystem. Ranking among Britain’s top seven media and communications programs, it engages students with real briefs and industry collaborations—developing expertise in advertising, production, fashion and music journalism, and creative writing. London’s position as a global media hub becomes an educational asset through regular professional meetings, exhibitions, events, and group projects that prepare graduates for diverse roles across the constantly shifting media landscape.

Filmmaking

BA (Hons) Filmmaking focuses on three core areas: film history, theory, and production practice, covering documentary, narrative, avant-garde cinema, and screenwriting. Students learn to shoot on authentic 16mm film—one of few programs nationwide offering this—while mastering digital technologies. The first year involves creating short films and studying Hollywood cinema; the second explores European and world cinema alongside experimental production; the final year concentrates on professional development through a major graduation project. Specializations include genre cinema, urban film, transmedia storytelling, and mobile media, preparing graduates for careers in production, festival administration, or film journalism.

Data Journalism at University of East London

The MA Data Journalism addresses industry demand—according to Google News Lab’s 2017 research, 51% of US and European media companies employ dedicated data journalists. This program merges journalistic skills with technical competencies: data collection and analysis, visualization, understanding big data’s impact on contemporary journalism. Five core modules cover contextual data work and storytelling, visualization tools, visual analytics for insights, professional practice developing research skills, plus a final project. Optional courses include broadcast journalism, media industry analysis, global communications, and advanced data analytics, allowing students to shape their trajectory toward journalism, analytics, or data-driven storytelling careers.

Media and Communication

The MA Media and Communication Industries examines cultural and economic aspects of media across global and local levels—from politics and economics to creative production. Recognized by ESRC and part of UBEL DTP, one of Britain’s largest ESRC-funded doctoral partnerships, it analyzes industry evolution including digital publishing, social media, advertising, and PR, exploring the growing convergence between media, marketing, and promotion. Three core modules address media industry organization and transformation, professional practice, research methods for master’s-level academic work, plus an independent final project. Elective courses enable specialization in quantitative data analysis, broadcast journalism, visualization, documentary film, global communications, and audiovisual production.