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Media and Communication

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Our BA(Hons) Media and Communication degree combines theory and practice equipping you with the fundamental tools of communication. The balance between academic and practical work makes our programme unique in the UK and ensures our graduates are highly employable. You’ll study a broad range of subjects including in broadcasting, the press, cinema, and the internet.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 15/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
PP93
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
PP93
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

A level - BBC

to include English or Media Studies

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Extended Diploma DMM plus GCSE English/Media at C/4

Access to HE Diploma

Applications are considered from applicants with a relevant Access course.

Scottish Higher - ABBB

to include English or Media Studies

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

IB Diploma 26 points including HL English or Media at 4

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H3, H3

Scottish HNC - Pass

Level 2 Entry: SQA 15 Credit: HNC Media and Communication or HNC Creative Industries TV/Radio with B in the graded units or Next Gen HNC Television, Achieved in Merit

Scottish HND - Pass

Level 3 Entry: SQA HND Media and Communication, HND Advertising and PR, HND Practical Journalism with AB/BA in the graded units or Next Gen HND in TV/Radio, Achieved with Merit

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

T Level - M

T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production with Merit

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - BCCC

Including English or Media Studies

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£1820Year 1
EU£15200Year 1
International£15200Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

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