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Communications and Media BA (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

What is Communications and Media BA (Hons)?

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.

Our media, journalism and communications courses were ranked 10th in the UK for teaching and 3rd in the UK for academic support according to the National Student Survey 2023.

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.

Study style

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.

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Entry requirements

    • 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.

Course modules

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Fees and costs

See the further details of fees and potential extra costs when studying a course at the University of Gloucestershire.
Start date Location UCAS code Fee (UK)
per year
Fee (international)
per year
Sep 2024 Park, Cheltenham P301 £9,250 £16,600
Sep 2025 Park, Cheltenham P301 TBC TBC

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Possible careers

Graduates from this course can go on to work as:

  • Multimedia Content Producer
  • Social Media Editor
  • Public Relations and Communications Executive
  • Marketing Officer
  • Copywriter.

Industry links

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.

 

Learn from the best

You’ll be taught by communications specialists, journalists and media practitioners who have expert skills and knowledge, and excellent industry connections.

Fantastic facilities

Our state-of-the-art studios and technology have been recognised by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council as being among the best in the country.

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Ranked 3rd in the UK for academic support and 10th in the UK for teaching satisfaction - NSS, 2023

Our media, journalism and communications courses were ranked 3rd in the UK for academic support and 10th in the UK for teaching according to the National Student Survey 2023.

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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.

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Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for student experience

Our communications & media studies courses are ranked in the top 10 in the UK for student experience by The Times Good University Guide 2023.

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Ranked in the top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction

Our communications & media Studies courses are ranked in the top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction according to the Complete University Guide 2023.

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