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Media and Digital Culture (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

At Essex we investigate what connects people with each other, as well as what divides them. We consider every aspect of our daily lives, from how we relate to politicians, celebrities and friends, to how we define ourselves, our families, and others. You experience a lively, informal environment with many possibilities to pursue a variety of topics including: The impact of computer games on crime Mass media and modern life The art, film and personal testimony of war Practical research methods, including designing interview schedules and surveys and handling cultural data The Department of Sociology also offers expertise in many areas that complement the study of communications and digital culture, including criminology, social history, visual sociology, economic sociology, US and European studies and cultural rights.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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The careers team offers dedicated international careers advice and support throughout your studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from each of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    28th out of 92 19

    38th out of 101 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    131 65%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    12th

    22

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    54th

    25

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    127 60%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    62nd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    59th

    5

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