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Bachelor of Media and Communication
- Loughborough, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication taught in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Media and Communication to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Media
- Communication and History. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Creative and cultural industries
- Marketing
- Journalism
- Management
- Public relations
- Press offices
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Media
- Communication and History
- Analysing Media and Film
- Approaches to Media
- Culture and Communication
- Consuming Media. Final-year core: Employability Portfolio. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical UCAS offer ABB at A level for UK applicants
- IB
- BTEC and international equivalents (e.g. ATAR
- Abitur) listed per country on the course page
- GCSE English language and maths grade 4/C.
- UK typical A level offers range from BBB or ABC to A*AA (most AAB-ABB)
- IB points vary by course (e.g. 35-37 for Computer Science)
- International equivalents (ATAR
- Abitur
- Etc.) are listed per country on each course page.
Accepted academic background
A levels, IB, BTEC or equivalent international secondary qualification, Some countries need an ONCAMPUS or other foundation year first (e.g. Bangladesh HSC, China Senior Middle Examinations), Subject requirements per course (e.g. Maths).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element)
- TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section
- PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale
- Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening
- Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £28,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Loughborough |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Communication and Media |
| Department | Media and Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £28,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element), TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section, PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale, Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening, Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading).