Communication and Media

The analysis of communication and media is essential for making sense of how power and influence work in today’s complex, turbulent world. We invite you to study in our world-leading community. Part of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.

1st in the UK for Communication and Media Studies

Complete University Guide 2025

1st in the UK for in Communication and Media Studies

Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

4th in the UK for Communication & Media Studies

Guardian University Guide 2025

Top 100 in the World for Communication & Media Studies

QS World Subject Rankings 2024

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It’s an exciting and broad course that covers areas of the wider media industry in an alternative and insightful manner. The teaching quality is very good; with lecturers from all different backgrounds it’s always an engaging and different lecture from week to week.

Jacob Beesley Media and Communication BSc
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Research

Our Department is a global leader in research excellence, with particular expertise in areas such as political communication, language and social interaction, or at the intersections between media, memory and history. Our research not only advances academic knowledge but also fosters societal impact and shapes public debate at both national and international level.

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How to argue without falling out – an expert guide

To disagree is an inescapable part of being human. We simply are not all the same. But whereas a small disagreement may remain amiable, particularly over text or online where we can edit our responses, a face-to-face row over a sensitive topic can develop into a more antagonistic form of argument.
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Make a new year resolution for 2025: Learn Japanese!

We are offering an in-person Japanese course for beginners, open to anyone aged 18 and over at Loughborough University.

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Students awarded prizes at Graduation

On 12th December, our 2024 postgraduate cohort enjoyed a brilliant graduation day on campus celebrating with friends, family, and staff members from our School.

Staff

Our academic staff are highly engaged in the most significant global scholarly networks. Learn about their research and teaching specialisms.

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