BA Media and Communications
About this course
BA (Hons) in BA (Hons) Media and Communications, a film studies degree centred on contemporary digital platforms, media industries and communication strategies. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Marketing, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing, offering students pathways to globally recognised professional qualifications. The first year introduces foundational skills through Digital Media Business, Storytelling and Media, Audiovisual Production, and Communications Challenge. The second year develops specialised capabilities via The Art of the Feature, Copywriting and Content Creation, Content Marketing, and Data Storytelling. The final year covers advanced industry practice through Public Relations in Practice, Project Management, Creative Futures, and an independent Final Project. Students also have the opportunity to undertake an extended professional placement year between the second and third years of study.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent).
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 66%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 55%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Fundamentals of Audiovisual
- Fundamentals of Image Making
- Digital Media Business
- Storytelling and Media
- Audiovisual Production
- Communications Challenge
- The Art of the Feature
- Copywriting and Content Creation
- Content Marketing
- Data Storytelling
- Public Relations in Practice
- Project Management
- Creative Futures
- Final Project
- Extended Professional Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Media and Communications at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Media studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Media and Communications at University of Roehampton?
66% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Media and Communications at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Does BA Media and Communications at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Media and Communications at University of Roehampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.