Influencer degrees may be worth liking. Mickey Mouse qualifications have value | Letters

Bill Gabbett recalls teaching media, communications and cultural studies, while Michael Fuller studied under the influence

I enjoyed Emma Brockes’ piece (Would I want my child to study for a social media influencer degree? No, but it’s the way of the world, 1 October). It reminded me of the last 30 years of my working life spent teaching media, communications and cultural studies in two great university departments peopled with superb colleagues, and spending my time with bright and inquisitive students.

I got used to them being called Mickey Mouse degrees, mostly by people who seemed unaware that Mickey Mouse was one of the global top 10 recognised images, or even that the Walt Disney Corporation was valued at billions.