BA (Hons) Media at University of Kent

Programme overview

A three-year BA that combines digital content production with the study of how media shapes society, preparing students for the creative and cultural industries. Students create films, podcasts, marketing pitches and portfolios in industry-standard facilities, with an optional Year in Television and Online Broadcasting.

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory modules include Film and Media Practice 1 and 2, Introduction to Cultural and Creative Industries, Promotional Media, Media, Politics and Identity and Media and Meaning. Stage 2 includes Advanced Making Media, Media and Social Change and Media, Ethics and Social Justice, with options such as Screenwriting, Documentary Filmmaking, Cinematography and Podcasting.

Career pathways

Graduates go on to careers in film and TV production, content creation, the creative industries, journalism, marketing, teaching, and events and festivals, or work independently as content creators or freelancers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC / 96-112 UCAS points. A level: BBC. BTEC Nationals: DMM. IB Diploma: 28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS Tariff points. T level: Merit. Access to HE Diploma: Obtain Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3 with 18 credits at Distinction and 24 credits at Merit. International Foundation Programme: Pass the University of Kent International Foundation Programme. Contextual offers: A level CCC; BTEC MMM; IB 24 points in the IB Diploma or 96 UCAS Tariff points. English language (international applicants): Good level, equivalent to B2 on CEFR. Examples: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English Language; IB Standard Level Grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature; A Level Grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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