Media and Communication BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Media and Communication BA (Hons)

If you enjoy being independent and critically minded, you can become a Content Producer or Multimedia Specialist. Study media for film, TV, press, radio and digital platforms at degree level.

Media and communication have the power to change the way we think and act. As mobile network coverage now reaches 85% of the world’s population (UNCTAD 2021), media and communication industries are reaching and influencing a bigger, more connected audience than ever before.

We offer research-led media and communication teaching on the platforms you are passionate about. This...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

07/09/2026

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: SQA 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,C,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 £9,535
EU, International £15,200

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