Graduate Profiles

Meet some of our Journalism, Information and Communications graduates…

Naomi Hall

MA Library and Information Management

"This course really prepares you for a career in Librarianship. The topics taught on the course are directly relevant to the workplace so it is easy to transfer learning."

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Sian Hamer

BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism

"If you want a hands on, practical and immersive course, then this course is the one for you. Journalism is constantly evolving and this course offers the tools and space to grow alongside it."

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Qalib Barud

MA Multimedia Journalism

"The whole programme, with its industry specific training allowed me develop the knowledge and skills I needed to work as a multimedia journalist."

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Nicola Struthers

BA (Hons) Information & Library Management

“When completing application forms, or writing your CV, relate your skills to those outlined in the job description.”

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Martyn Greenwood

MA Library & Information Management

"All the staff were knowledgeable about their chosen field and they were all approachable"

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Jen Cockerill

BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Communications

"I loved working with friends, acquaintances, and lecturers during my time at Manchester Met."

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Gerald Murphy

BSc (Hons) Information and Communications

“All the staff inspired me to become a passionate learner.”

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Gemma Smith

MA Library and Information Management

"I feel that this teaching has put me at the forefront of my profession."

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Emma Farrer

BA (Hons) Information & Library Management

"Placements provide valuable experience to put on your CV"

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Dean Brookes

MA Multimedia Journalism

"After graduating, I have used every skill that I was taught, many of which I use daily, and wouldn’t be able to do my job without them."

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Danella Campbell

MA Multimedia Journalism

“Don’t give up on your dreams, the route may change along the way but the destination is still the same.”

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Callum Dreniw

BSc (Hons) Information and Communications

"During my studies at Manchester Met, the most enjoyable aspect was the variety of units incorporating business knowledge, whilst I learnt web development coding skills"

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Brett Firth

BSc (Hons) Web Development

"My degree has helped me learn how to work independently and off my own initiative"

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Bethan Ruddock

BSc (Hons) Information Communications

"My time at Manchester Met was a chance to get some of the theory behind what I’d been practising during my graduate traineeship."

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Adam Travers

BSc (Hons) Information & Communications

"My degree added to and expanded my current knowledge and skillset."

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Student Profiles