Program Overview

Richmond University London is the only US & UK three year liberal arts degree in the world. Through this program, students get all the advantages of a liberal arts education in just three years.

Whether you would like work in social media, an independent film streaming service or an international media agency, this degree will provide you with the communication, research, writing and critical thinking skills which are valuable to employers in any industry.

Getting the right essential information is key. During the first two years of the degree all Richmond Communications students take the same core courses.

An inter-disciplinary approach will provide a breadth of communication topics, such as research and writing, creative expression and scientific reasoning as well as studying the principles and context of communications and media. You’ll be studying in small class sizes with students from all over the world, guaranteeing interesting and lively debate.  Guest lecturers will be invited to speak to BA Communications students, providing their insight and experience on the communications world.

In the third and fourth years of this programme you’ll be specialising in Media Studies in all its diversity, with a choice of electives from American Television Drama to Photojournalism, Modern Popular Music to Gender in Film.

Then this is your chance to put your ideas to the test when you will have the opportunity to pursue an internship with a media company or global organisation in London or internationally.  An internship can been life-changing, providing you with the experience to get the first rung on the career ladder.

Through our partnership with them, you’ll have membership of The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) – Europe’s largest and most influential PR and communications membership body, which organises training, conferences and events for communications professionals.

This programme combines both theory and practice, providing an excellent preparation for a career in the media and, being based in London, is home to many world-leading media organisations.

Like all Richmond  graduates, you’ll also be able to qualify with two degrees – one for the UK and one for the US.