Media and Communication BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Media and Communication BA (Hons)

Our BA(Hons) Media and Communication degree combines theory and practice equipping you with the fundamental tools of communication. The balance between academic and practical work makes our programme unique in the UK and ensures our graduates are highly employable. You’ll study a broad range of subjects including in broadcasting, the press, cinema, and the internet.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA

Application Details

Course Code

PP93

Institution Code

G42

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B

to include English or Media Studies

Access to HE Diploma

Applications are considered from applicants with a relevant Access course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

IB Diploma 26 points including HL English or Media at 4

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

DMM

Extended Diploma DMM plus GCSE English/Media at C/4

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H3,H3

Scottish HNC

Pass

Level 2 Entry: 15 Credit HNC Media and Communication or HNC Creative Industries TV/Radio with B in the graded units or Next Gen HNC Television, Achieved in Merit

Scottish HND

Pass

Level 3 Entry: SQA HND Media and Communication, HND Advertising and PR, HND Practical Journalism with AB/BA in the graded units or Next Gen HND in TV/Radio, Achieved with Merit

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

A level

B,B,C

to include English or Media Studies

T Level

M

T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production with Merit

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £15,200

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