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Welcome to Media, Journalism and Film Media and Creative Industries are among the fastest growing industry sectors in the UK economy. Few foresaw the profound changes to the media, film and journalism sectors that new digital platforms and social media have driven over the past decade. Few anticipate the major development that will impact on media and communication over the next ten years and beyond. Being home to some of the world’s leading researchers on new media technologies and their impact on industries and media users alike, our Department of Media, Journalism and Film offers you an ideal environment to gain the skills and knowledge that will help you succeed and exploit the wide range of career and entrepreneurship
opportunities in an increasingly digital, mediated world: today, tomorrow and throughout your career. During your time with us you will have access to our purpose-built facilities including an HD TV studio, our brand-new news centre, the latest professional software, state-of-the-art video cameras, video editing suites, digital radio studios, plus a wide range of other industrystandard kit. Our strong links with industry and the option to undertake a professional training year make Huddersfield the place to kickstart your career in a digital world. Professor Cornel Sandvoss, Head of Department of Media, Journalism and Film
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