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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P320

Media, Film and Journalism (with Foundation Year)

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Media, Film and Journalism (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our Media, Film and Journalism (with Foundation Year) option is a four-year course with an integrated foundation year which leads to the same qualification as our three-year honours degree. It has been specifically designed for those wanting to undertake degree-level study but who may not meet the entry requirements or have traditional qualifications. The Foundation Year (Year 0) offers you the chance to expand and strengthen your confidence, skills and knowledge – on successful completion, you will join Year 1 of the BA (Hons) Media, Film and Journalism programme. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Academic Writing and Study Skills
Media Industries and Institutions
Film Analysis and Aesthetics
Journalism Fundamentals and News Writing
Digital Media Production
Broadcasting and Audio Production
Contemporary Media Cultures
Screenwriting and Narrative Structure
UCAS Code:P320
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bangor University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£12,000£17,000£20,000
5 years£17,500£20,500£26,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 29% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
99%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Bangor University

Bangor University offers Media, Film and Journalism (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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