Media and Journalism

Coventry University has been inspiring and developing leading photographers, designers, creative practitioners, performers, writers and thinkers since 1843. If your passion lies in media and journalism, we could have the course for you.

  • Our film and photography courses are ranked No.9 in the UK and our journalism courses are ranked No.2 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2021.
  • Our learning facilities are designed to allow you to develop those much-needed skills, whether it be in our Photography Suite, Television Studio or workshops.
  • Employability is a focus throughout your student journey. You will have access to our employability service, Talent Team, from day one.
  • You may have opportunities to go on at least one international field trip a year*. Past students have visited New York, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Finland and Berlin.
  • Successful graduates have gone on to work in organisations and industries such as the BBC, national radio, advertising agencies, and as photographers, visual artists, picture editors and many more.

Our Media and Journalism facilities

Television studio

Television Studio

On selected courses, you’ll have access to our on-site television studio The Tank, offering specialist equipment such as large cameras, mixing facilities and fibre-optic wiring throughout.
 

Photography Suite

The Photography Suite

This specialist facility is available to media students to take and process photos in a professional environment. There is also support for printing, high-end scanning and film processing.

 
Media Loan Shop in the Ellen Terry building

Media Loan Shop

Our media loan shop provides you with access to all the equipment and support you need to excel in your studies - from basic audio recorders, to professional cameras and expert advice from our technicians.

More than a course

 Queen’s Award for Enterprise Logo
University of the year shortlisted
QS Five Star Rating 2020