Media and conservation degree options?

Which A level subjects are you taking?

One suggestion - Environment, Culture and Communication — Birkbeck, University of London
but be aware that Birkbeck is orientated around older/part-time students and most classes are in the evenings.
Or BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability - University of Plymouth - science A levels are 'preferred' so it may be worth contacting the Uni to see how rigid this actually is. Or take something like Journalism, Media and Communications, BA (Hons) - Swansea University and add the science element later.

I’m interested in both media and conservation/environment—my A-levels aren’t science based but I have plenty of relevant volunteering. Has anyone found a uni course that combines these, or how did you choose between the two?

Hey there,
At LSBU we don’t offer conservation or environmental science, but we do have strong Media courses that can still connect with the things you care about in a different way. Our main media course is called BA Media and Communication. It’s a flexible course where you can shape your studies around the topics and issues you care about, including things like environmental storytelling, campaigning, documentary work or digital content focused on conservation themes.
Students get to try a mix of practical and creative skills, like film production, digital media, journalism, social media strategy and project work that lets you develop your own voice. Because the course is broad, you can bring your interest in the environment into your assignments and build a portfolio that reflects both sides of what you enjoy.
A lot of students who are passionate about sustainability or the environment choose to express that through media. You can go into areas like environmental storytelling, campaigning, digital content, journalism or documentary work. Media is one of those subjects where you can shape your projects around the themes you care about most, even if the course itself isn’t a science based one.
Your volunteering experience is actually a real strength. It gives you insight into conservation work, and that perspective can become part of your voice in media. Some students find that they don’t have to choose between two interests; they combine them by using media to communicate environmental issues, promote organisations or raise awareness.
If you’re deciding between them, think about what you enjoy day to day. Do you like creating, writing, filming, editing or communicating ideas? Or do you prefer hands on outdoor work and science based study? There’s no wrong answer, but one of them will probably feel more natural once you picture the day to day experience.
You are always welcome to explore LSBU a bit more and get a real feel for what student life is like here. We actually have a virtual open day today from 12:30 to 1:30 pm where you can hear more about our courses and support. If you would prefer to see the campus in person you can book a tour https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/study-at-lsbu/open-days/campus-tours on a day that suits you and get a sense of the spaces you would be studying in. You can also chat to our current students https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/student-life/chat to hear honest experiences and get answers to any course questions you might have.
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