
Media & Communication with Professional Placement BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Media & Communication with Professional Placement BA (Hons)
Become an effective and ethical communicator while specialising in your chosen discipline.
Today’s fast-paced media landscape is calling out for brave and flexible storytellers. On this Media degree, you’ll establish yourself within the field, developing sought-after technical skills and refining your distinct creative voice.
Whether you imagine yourself producing captivating digital content, leading media campaigns or reporting from a busy newsroom, you will learn to master the art of storytelling across broadcast, digital and visual platforms.
You’ll lea...
Become an effective and ethical communicator while specialising in your chosen discipline.<br/><br/>Today’s fast-paced media landscape is calling out for brave and flexible storytellers. On this Media degree, you’ll establish yourself within the field, developing sought-after technical skills and refining your distinct creative voice.<br/><br/>Whether you imagine yourself producing captivating digital content, leading media campaigns or reporting from a busy newsroom, you will learn to master the art of storytelling across broadcast, digital and visual platforms.<br/><br/>You’ll learn through a blend of media theory and creative, hands-on practice as you tackle live briefs and collaborative projects, developing the all-important ability to understand audiences and craft tailored, high-quality content. You’ll graduate ready to take on multiple career options in the rapidly evolving media industry.<br/><br/>On this Media & Communications degree, you’ll have access to a range of equipment and production facilities as you develop the creative and technical skills to produce compelling narratives and captivating video content. You’ll learn to manage and strategise media campaigns to engage audiences and influence behaviour change, gaining real-world experience as you tackle practical projects and industry briefs.<br/><br/>Why study this course at Falmouth?<br/>Immerse yourself in our vibrant School of Communication, where you’ll have the opportunity to work on live briefs from industry partners, collaborate across the University and hear from sector-leading guest speakers<br/>Have access to well-equipped studios and creative spaces to give you hands-on production skills<br/>Benefit from exposure to the complete spectrum of writing and audio-visual expertise; including active journalists, PR specialists, published authors, documentary makers, screenwriters, game writers and poets
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
PY65
Institution Code
F33
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept BTEC Extended Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, especially those relevant to the course you are applying to.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
We accept BTEC Extended Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, especially those relevant to the course you are applying to.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted
Extended Project
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Accepted with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A level
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
T Level
P
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Acceptable with UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Acceptable with UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
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