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Media and Communication BA (Hons)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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Northumbria University, Newcastle
UCAS CODE: P305
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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Newcastle City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

BA (Hons) Media and Communication is an innovative media-based degree course that allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the concepts, ideas, practices and methods that characterise contemporary media, communication, and cultural studies. The course offers you a carefully considered mix of theory-led and hands-on learning through research-based projects, giving you a well-rounded learning experience, and equipping you with the skills youll need for employment.

You will:

Critically explore the latest research surrounding the social, political, and technological issues that shape our daily lives.

Learn about the latest technological developments that shape contemporary media industries.

Develop skills that will equip you to work in relevant industries or to continue to postgraduate study (the course has an embedded Employability Portfolio module to help position you in an industry of your choosing post-graduation).

The teaching team is made up of research-active experts, and industry professionals who bring a wealth of experience. This combination is brought to life in our modules, which encourage students to produce dynamic academic work, and to create exciting and impactful public-facing outputs. Indeed, the teaching team's research actively changes the world around us via research papers in leading journals, books, audio-visual outputs, and impact and policy work.

Our graduates understand how media technologies and representations shape our lives, and how communication can be used to affect change in the world.

How does this course prepare me for my future career?

Graduates of this course will be equipped with a sophisticated knowledge of important issues that shape our lives, and the skills to express their critical ideas in a range of multimedia formats, including on digital media and in writing.

On completion you will be well placed to move into a career in the creative and cultural industries, marketing, journalism, management, public relations and press offices. Graduates from the department have been employed by high profile companies such as BBC Digital, Wolff Olins, Framestore and Nexus.

Whatever you decide to do, you will have strong employability as a result of having acquired the characteristics of a Northumbria graduate. These include critical reflection and self-learning, collaboration and curiosity, and the ability to apply your knowledge to solve problems in ways that are sustainable and ethical.

Mode of Study

3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 19,350per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 112

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculatorNorthumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possib

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University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    34th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

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Specialist country advisers offer support and guidance to international students via in-country visits, online events, and a one-to-one booking system.
Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    25th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    138 67%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    19th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    40th

    17

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