**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...
**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.**<br/><br/>**Why study BA (Hons) Communication & Media?**<br/><br/><br/>- 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<br/><br/><br/>- Explore communication theories that can be applied across any media platform including narrative structures and audience theories<br/><br/><br/>- Work on live briefs with local charities such as Volunteer Centre Dorset, The Pantry Partnership, GECCO – Early Years Childcare Environment and Dorset Road Safety<br/><br/><br/>- Work at prestigious companies across a range of industries as placement students and graduates – including Nintendo, Adobe, Mercedes, and Walt Disney<br/><br/><br/>- Publish news and features across our student platforms: Fresher Publishing and Nerve Media. <br/><br/><br/>- You’ll be career-ready with 88% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months (source DiscoverUni 2023)<br/>
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
P900
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
UCAS TariffScottish Higher104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers Access to HE Diploma102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE 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)OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaScottish Advanced Higher104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. Extended ProjectAccepted 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 DiplomaAccepted 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 DiplomaAccepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent A level104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels. T Level |
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