Communication & Media BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Communication & Media BA (Hons)
Are you fascinated by global challenges, media coverage, social issues and marketing communication? Are you inspired to create social media content, multimedia journalism and promotion strategies? Then explore the exciting field of Communication & Media.
Why study BA (Hons) Communication & Media?
• You will develop a critical understanding of the role of communication & media in culture and society, ranging from journalism, advertising, public relations, and marketing to political discourse, the rise of social media and influe...
<strong>Are you fascinated by global challenges, media coverage, social issues and marketing communication? Are you inspired to create social media content, multimedia journalism and promotion strategies? Then explore the exciting field of Communication & Media.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Why study BA (Hons) Communication & Media?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You will develop a critical understanding of the role of communication & media in culture and society, ranging from journalism, advertising, public relations, and marketing to political discourse, the rise of social media and influencers, and efforts to increase awareness of social issues and global challenges.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore communication theories that can be applied across any media platform including cultural narratives and audience theories <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work on live briefs with local charities such as Volunteer Centre Dorset, The Pantry Partnership, GECCO – Early Years Childcare Environment and Dorset Road Safety <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work at prestigious companies across a range of industries as placement students and graduates – including Nintendo, Adobe, Mercedes, and Walt Disney <br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will have opportunities to publish your creative, news and feature writing across our student platforms: Fresher Publishing and Nerve Media<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll be career-ready with 88% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023)<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P900
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
A level
104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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