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BA (Hons) Communication & Media

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Course Overview

  • Develop a critical understanding of the role the media plays in culture and society, ranging from the rise of the 'influencer' to the promotion of social issues 

  • Explore communication theories that can be applied across any media platform, including narrative structures and audience theories 

  • Work on live briefs with local charities such as Volunteer Centre Dorset, The Pantry Partnership, GECCO – Early Years Childcare Environment, and Dorset Road Safety 

  • Work at prestigious companies across a range of industries as placement students and graduates – including Nintendo, Adobe, Mercedes, and Walt Disney 

  • Publish news and features across our student platforms: Fresher Publishing and Nerve Media. You'll is career-ready, with 95% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months. 

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism

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Campus Name

Talbot

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-time,3 years or 4 years with a 30-week placement.

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Available Intake

September 2023, September 2024

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IELTS Score

5.5

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Tuition Fees Range

Per year: UK:£9,250, International:£16,250, Foundation year: £9,250, Placement year: £1,850,

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