Ranked 7th in the UK for teaching quality
Our communications & media Studies are ranked 7th in the UK for teaching quality by The Times Good University Guide 2023.
If you want to learn how to create a powerful identity and influence others, improve your photography and video skills, and discover how to develop the best social media campaign – then this is your course.
If you feel strongly about climate change or social equality, or you want to understand the nature of celebrity and power, this course will give you the knowledge and the practical skills to turn your interests into your profession.
This course is ideal if you’re keen to work in the rapidly growing communications industry. You’ll develop new skills under the guidance of our expert teaching team. Video making and photography are taught alongside copywriting and the strategic planning skills needed to succeed in the modern workplace.
You’ll be taught in lectures, seminars and workshops. These will be supported by one-to-one tutorials, practical projects, written coursework, essays and portfolios. You can also complete industry placements.
You’ll have access to facilities described by one of our accreditation bodies as among the very best in the country. Our Media Centre includes professional-standard film, TV, music and news studios, as well as editing suites and production galleries. If you’re interested in the latest technology used to develop award winning campaigns, you can experiment with our 360 cameras, virtual and augmented reality equipment and green screen studios.
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.
Entry to this course is by interview. Check out our Interview Guide to learn what to expect and help you prepare.
English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and you’re welcome to contact our admissions team if you have questions.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
Start date | Location | UCAS code |
Fee (UK) per year |
Fee (international) per year |
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Sep 2023 | Park, Cheltenham | P301 | £9,250 | £15,450 |
Sep 2024 | Park, Cheltenham | P301 | TBC | TBC |
International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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Graduates from this course can go on to work as:
You’ll learn from a teaching team that includes content producers, communications specialists and working journalists. Our staff have expert knowledge and close contact with industry, which means you’ll develop the key skills you need to become a practising media professional. You can also gain insight from our large network of alumni, with former students returning for guest lectures covering many subjects, including celebrity, sport and the charity sector.
You’ll hear from specialists from across the media industry. In previous years, we’ve welcomed guests from the likes of Google, Marie Claire, Top Gear magazine, Empire, the BBC, ITV and Heart radio. Students from the Journalism and Communications subject group have gone on to work for employers including Sky, the BBC, ITV, Vice, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Hello! Magazine and various PR and communication agencies.
Our communications & media Studies are ranked 7th in the UK for teaching quality by The Times Good University Guide 2023.
Our communications & media studies courses are ranked in the top 10 in the UK for student experience by The Times Good University Guide 2023.
Our communications & media Studies courses are ranked in the top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction according to the Complete University Guide 2023.