Communication and Media BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Communication and Media BA (Hons)
From political campaigns to celebrity scandals and the ways we communicate with each other, media is at the centre of our daily experiences. This course will equip you with the skills and theory needed to analyse the media and think critically about its social and political impacts.
You’ll study theory and research in communication and media, alongside the broader economic, political and social context of the communication and media industries. While this course is theoretical rather than practical, you can choose from a small number of practice-based modules, enabling you ...
From political campaigns to celebrity scandals and the ways we communicate with each other, media is at the centre of our daily experiences. This course will equip you with the skills and theory needed to analyse the media and think critically about its social and political impacts.<br/><br/>You’ll study theory and research in communication and media, alongside the broader economic, political and social context of the communication and media industries. While this course is theoretical rather than practical, you can choose from a small number of practice-based modules, enabling you to build skills in media production and practice.<br/><br/>Taught by expert researchers, you can choose to focus on digital media, film studies, journalism and a range of other topics. You could even undertake a four-week work placement to gain hands-on experience in the communication and media industries.
Course Information
3 options available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P900
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or A in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or AAAABB in Highers
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Offers are made on an individual basis - typically a Pass with 60 credits overall including 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 should be at Distinction and 15 at Merit level.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
16 at higher level, with 5 at higher level in English or 6 at standard level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDD in a BTEC Extended Diploma in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences or Media
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
Or AAAABB if awarded pre-2017.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M2
Extended Project
A
If you’re taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) you may receive an alternative offer alongside a standard offer. In this case, the typical offer would be ABB plus grade A in the EPQ.
A level
A,A,B
Including one arts, humanities or social science subject. Excluding general studies and critical thinking.
T Level
Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is accepted in place of a third A-level subject at the same grade. We require two A-levels at grade A, plus your Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales at grade B.
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