Communication & Media BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Communication & Media BA (Hons)

**Communication and media affects everything from identities on social media to global challenges such as fake news, political division, and climate change. You’ll gain the expertise to understand, analyse, and produce effective communication strategies.**

**Why study BA (Hons) Communication & Media?**


- Develop a critical understanding of the role the media plays in culture and society, ranging from the rise of the influencer to the promotion of social issues


- Explore communication theories that can be applied across any media platform includin...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB

Application Details

Course Code

P900

Institution Code

B50

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 4

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

120

104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent

Scottish Higher

104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers

Access to HE Diploma

102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

31

28 - 31 points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

112 tariff points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D

104 tariff points

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

D*D

104 tariff points

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DMM

112 tariff points

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.

Extended Project

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

A level

104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.

T Level

M

(120 UCAS tariff points)

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £18,700

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