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Communication & Media (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Bournemouth University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Are you fascinated by global challenges, media coverage, social issues and marketing communication? Are you inspired to create social media content, multimedia journalism and promotion strategies? Then explore the exciting field of Communication & Media.


Why study BA (Hons) Communication & Media?

- You will develop a critical understanding of the role of communication & media in culture and society, ranging from journalism, advertising, public relations, and marketing to political discourse, the rise of social media and 'influencers', and efforts to increase awareness of social issues and global challenges.- Explore communication theories that can be applied across any media platform including cultural narratives and audience theories - Work on live briefs with local charities such as Volunteer Centre Dorset, The Pantry Partnership, GECCO – Early Years Childcare Environment and Dorset Road Safety - Work at prestigious companies across a range of industries as placement students and graduates – including Nintendo, Adobe, Mercedes, and Walt Disney - You will have opportunities to publish your creative, news and feature writing across our student platforms: Fresher Publishing and Nerve Media- You’ll be career-ready with 88% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023)

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 18,700per year

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UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 48 - 72

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University information

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University

  • University League Table

    55th

  • Campus address

    Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Poole, BH12 5BB, England

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Opportunity of a work placement on all undergraduate courses and most postgraduate courses.
Home to the UK's only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP).
Recognised by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as a centre of excellence in tourism.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    23rd out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    119 58%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    10th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    54th

    20

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