Media studies can teach a variety of modes such as photography, print, video or audio to deliver information to an audience. It may incorporate concepts from varying disciplines such as communications, technology and marketing.

Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.