BA (Hons) Mass Communications at University of Hertfordshire

Programme overview

On the BA (Hons) Mass Communications course you’ll create content for both online and traditional media, whether that’s magazines, websites, social media, radio, podcasts, video or film.

Faculty: School of Creative Arts | Duration: Full Time, 3 years; Part Time, 6 years; Sandwich, 4 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time (sandwich placement year available) | Intake: September 2027; September 2028; September 2029; September 2030 | Location: Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Degree programmes are structured into levels, 4, 5 and 6. These correspond to your first, second and third/final year of study. Compulsory modules include Media Communications and Digital Contexts, Media Storytelling Skills, Film Studies - Theory into Practice, Research Methods and Critical Practice in Media Communication, Media Brands - Layouts and…

Career pathways

Our graduates have an excellent record of gaining employment in media, publishing, teaching and information management where their skills in analysis, communication and evaluation are highly valued.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer (2026/27): UCAS points: 112–120; A Level: BBC–BBB; BTEC: DMM–DDM; Access Course Tariff: Overall merit profile in 45 credits at Level 3; IB requirement: 112–120 UCAS points. GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics. All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. UCAS code: P300.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/2027). Full-time tuition fee for the 2026/2027 academic year (UK fee) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,450 a year (2026/2027). Full-time tuition fee for the 2026/2027 academic year (international fee) Source

Intake: September 2027; September 2028; September 2029; September 2030

Duration: Full Time, 3 years; Part Time, 6 years; Sandwich, 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/mass-communications

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