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BA Communication, Media and Culture

Oxford Brookes University

Institution
Oxford Brookes University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Communication, Media and Culture
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
BAHF-HX
Median salary
£32,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 38 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 81%
  • Learning opportunities: 79%
  • Assessment and feedback: 82%
  • Academic support: 90%
  • Organisation and management: 75%
  • Learning resources: 85%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 88%
  • Left higher education: 11%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

What graduates do next

Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Elementary occupations: 20%
  • Media Professionals: 15%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
  • Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
  • Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 45%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 25%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 2%
  • West Midlands: 6%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 42%
  • South East: 36%
  • South West: 7%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 1%
  • Northern Ireland: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 94%
  • Other HE qualification: 2%
  • No formal qualifications: 3%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Communication, Media and Culture at Oxford Brookes University earn?

The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £38,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Media studies.

What do graduates of BA Communication, Media and Culture at Oxford Brookes University do next?

80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Communication, Media and Culture at Oxford Brookes University?

81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Communication, Media and Culture at Oxford Brookes University?

The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.

Does BA Communication, Media and Culture at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Communication, Media and Culture at Oxford Brookes University?

88% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.