BA (Hons) Media and Communications at University of West London

Programme overview

Our Media and Communications degree is a dynamic and constantly evolving course that will suit anyone interested in being part of the creative industries. You can choose from a broad range of subjects and cater to your particular interests. Whatever you focus on, we will give you practical industry-standard skills, underpinned by critical knowledge and creativity.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 1 year top-up | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This media degree's curriculum is organised around unifying blocks. In each semester, you can focus on developing your craft and critical skills on a specific theme/format, without feeling dispersed among many unrelated assessments. The course features two customisable pathways - halfway through your studies, you have the opportunity to choose either the Media Production strand or the Media Studies strand. Modules include: Media Project (Major); Video Essays; Advanced Media Content Production; Research Project; Advanced Audio Production; Experimental Sound; Year 3; Video Documentary Production; Introduction to Media Ethics; Video Production.

Career pathways

Career paths and jobs for Media and Communications degree graduates include film, television, journalism, publishing and more. You may decide to specialise in a related area or explore a new subject. Job roles include: film; television; radio; advertising; journalism; public relations; literary agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, C and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: P306, P307.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 1 year top-up

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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