BA (Hons) Media Communication Cultures at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Explore the global power of communication and cultures as you develop an impressive creative portfolio and begin shaping the future of multi-platform media. Shaping the future of media for a changing world Who controls the stories we see, share, and believe? On this future-focused degree, you won’t just consume media – you’ll create it, question it, and use it to shape the world around you.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Understanding Social Media, Culture, Media & Society, Connecting with Audiences, Researching Television, Cultural & Creative Industries, Cinematic Identities: Gender, Class & Race. Year 2 core modules: Media: Past & Present, Where & When, Media Theory, Popular Cultures, Exploring Social Research, Content Creators: Media Skills for a Changing World. Year 2 options include Media Professionals' Workshop, Professional Project Workshop. Year 3 core modules: Dissertation. Year 3 options include Career Cartographies, Crime Stories, Digital Media & Culture, Human Obsolescence, Lifestyle, Media, Identity, Media Celebrity & Film Stardom.

Career pathways

This course opens doors to a wide range of careers across the creative, cultural, and communication industries. Roles include Journalism, Media production, Content creation, Copywriting, Marketing and digital communication, Publishing, Public relations, Teaching and education.

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Entry requirements

104-112 points required UCAS Tariff Points: 104-112 points required. (Minimum 64-72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.) GCSEs GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels ass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 104-112 UCAS tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Media+Communication+Cultures&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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