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BA (Hons) Media and Communications at Keele University

Keele University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Media plays a pivotal role in shaping our society, our worldview, and our sense of self. The BA Media and Communications programme at Keele will equip you with the essential tools to critically understand, analyse, and research the media, while empowering you to harness its potential for creative communication and impactful storytelling, preparing you for a successful career in the creative industries and many related fields.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Media and Communications degree at Keele seamlessly blends theoretical and practical elements, enabling you to explore and appreciate the vital role media plays in our rapidly changing world while simultaneously developing your creative abilities and professional portfolio. The degree equips you with valuable graduate skills across three interconnected areas: critical analysis, creative production, and professional practice.

Career pathways

Having a degree in Media and Communications provides a broad insight into various elements of the world we live in. You will have experience in theory and practical aspects of this industry which will be applicable to a number of different sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBC in three A Levels. Also required: an English language qualification (see below). BTEC: DMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma. IB Diploma: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all components (English Group A) or 4/C in GCSE English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK Home tuition fee for students starting in 2027/28. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2026/27). Band 1 international fee for 2026/27; 2027/28 international fees not yet confirmed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year

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