Media studies personal statement

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"There is a revolution in media which has been sweeping the advanced countries of the world in
highly significant ways. To me it’s a really exciting time that I want to be involved in, and through
this statement I wish to show my personal drive, commitment and suitability to study this subject at a
high academic level.

I believe it is an incredibly exciting and empowering subject where there will always be something
new to learn. I’m attracted by its dynamic environment in which new ideas, technologies and
techniques are being developed all the time. As a hand’s on person who has a creative streak and good
judgement, I am driven to work in an industry where I will be able to come up with my very own
ideas and then be involved in developing, nurturing and executing them. For me personally there is a
lot of satisfaction to be gained from challenging yourself and then achieving.

Another reason that I want to study this subject is that finding a job in the media industry is tough and
competitive. To me this is my first real step towards a career in the communication and media
industries. By having a degree qualification that has educated you about the latest technological and
cultural advances in the media world, you can have an edge over others and really stand out.

As a flexible, creative and independent individual, I have superb interpersonal skills that allow me to
communicate effectively in written, oral and visual forms. All of these are personal traits which are
essential to study and also have a career in this fast moving sector.
At college I studied Media Studies at A level, and am pleased to say that I passed with high grades.
College taught me how to think in an all-encompassing way, and gave me the mental resources to do
what I do well by thinking progressively.

I understand that to get a job in the media, you need to have practical experience just as much as a
qualification. This is why I have put a lot of effort into doing plenty of relevant extracurricular
activities and trying to gain as much work experience as possible. To this effect I recently took a
temporary job as a Media Assistant with a publishing company. I was involved in media planning and
buying, as well as using social media to publicise the company and build its brand. Other duties
included researching and developing ways to improve target audience engagement and expand
product knowledge through social media platforms.

Right now my ambition is work in media and to this end I have chosen your highly regarded
institution to achieve my goal. All my work experience and academic achievements to date now make
me feel fully prepared to start degree program. I believe that I can easily fit into your course as I
already possess substantial knowledge of the subject, am able to handle an intensive amount of
coursework and can manage my study time effectively.

I have chosen to study at your university because you have a growing reputation in media studies, and
I believe that I can benefit from the contacts that you have developed in all areas of journalism and
media. I feel your institution has the right mixture of academic professionalism, welcoming
atmosphere and vibrant social scene that can help me to grow professionally and emotionally. I would
be very grateful indeed if you would consider my application to enrol on your media studies degree
course, as I feel that I have the required ambition, personal commitment, knowledge and experience
that are needed to be a successful student at your institution."