Information Technology and Media & Communication

Information technology and media and communication is a combination that develops technical and creative capabilities suited to a world where digital systems and content are inseparable. Information technology is an evolving discipline concerned with the design, development and management of the software systems, networks and data infrastructure that organisations increasingly depend on. Media and communication addresses how information is produced, distributed and consumed across platforms, examining the creative, cultural and strategic dimensions of content and the technologies that carry it.

Together, the two subjects equip you to work at the intersection of technology and content in the digital economy.

At Liverpool Hope University, this three-year programme develops your understanding of information technology alongside knowledge of media and communication, building the combination of technical and creative skills that is in high demand across many professional contexts. You will develop competency in system design, software development and digital infrastructure alongside knowledge of media production, communication strategy and the social and cultural dimensions of digital media. A sandwich placement year provides substantial professional experience, a year abroad adds international perspective, and work placement opportunities throughout the programme connect your studies to real organisations and industries.

Graduates from information technology and media and communication programmes pursue careers across technology and media, including roles in web development, digital content creation, social media management, IT project management, UX design, digital communications, broadcast and online media production, and technology-enabled marketing. The combination of technical and media skills is particularly valued in organisations where digital transformation and content strategy must work together. Many graduates move into roles that bridge technology and creative departments, which are increasingly common in media, marketing and commercial organisations.

Postgraduate study in computing, media, digital communications or information management is available for those who want to specialise further.