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BSc (Hons) Media and Communication at Loughborough University

Loughborough University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop the analytical and practical expertise to make sense of power and influence in today's complex world. Our exciting BSc Media and Communication degree takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of media and communication, and is essential for making sense of how power and influence work in today’s complex, turbulent world. You will acquire a thorough understanding of both historical and contemporary developments across a number of key media sectors including the press, broadcasting, film, advertising and digital media.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Humanities  |  Department: Communication and Media  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Historical and contemporary developments across a broad range of media and communication sectors: digital and social media, television, film, advertising, news and journalism. Year 1 compulsory modules: Introduction to Communication and Media Studies, Social Research, Language in Society, Foundations in Media and Communication Studies, Critical Traditions in Media Studies.

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Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: ABB. Typical IB offer: 34 (6,5,5 HL). Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade B. GCSE: GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 28,000 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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