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Sociology with Media Studies BSc (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

    BSc - Bachelor of Science

  • Location

    University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The media plays a big part in shaping society. If you want to explore what drives social trends and how the media shapes our society, this course is for you.

You’ll explore pressing contemporary social issues and get an understanding of specialist areas of sociological study, while developing the knowledge and skills to expertly dissect the media.

When you complete this course you'll also be primed for a career in anything from health and social care to the creative industries.

Course highlights
Develop a critical understanding of the world we live in: learn how our lives relate to each other's and intersect with wider social structures and institutions
Learn about the present, past and possible futures of media around the world
Focus on specialist areas, such as food, happiness and violence
Be taught by specialist staff who are undertaking research, ensuring you keep abreast of the latest developments in the field
Do research that connects your studies to what's happening now in society
Hone your ability to research, analyse, and communicate complex data and ideas
Opt to do a foundation year with ICP to get uni-ready ahead of this course, then take up a guaranteed place on this full Bachelor's degree when you successfully finish your foundation year

4 years sandwich with work placemen

Tuition fees

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£ 17,200per year

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

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A level

A level : BCC - BBC

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University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus, University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2EG, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    55th out of 92 2

    47th out of 103 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    103 52%

    82nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    20th

    26

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.16 79%

    48th

    21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    100 50%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    38th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.15 79%

    41st

    12

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