BA (Hons) Communication and Media (2-year Accelerated Degree) at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

A two-year accelerated degree exploring podcasting, social media, digital strategy and storytelling.

Department: Journalism & Communication / Marketing | Duration: 2 years full-time with an optional 4-week placement | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 runs over three semesters: Adventures in Popular Culture, Introduction to Communication, Principles of Marketing Communications; Media, Culture & Society, Introduction to Journalism, Introduction to Storytelling; Writing for the Media, Digital Communication, Brands & Digital Branding. Year 2 includes Media, Media Convergence and Advertising.

Career pathways

Typical roles include Account executive, Assistant media executive, Communications officer, Concept manager, Digital account executive, Junior copywriter.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent; BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit) accepted. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,060 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 22,150 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time with an optional 4-week placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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