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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P910
Media and Communication
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the BA (Hons) Media and Communication at Birmingham City University. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. How media is made, who makes it, how it is consumed, and whose interests it serves are key questions you will explore in Media and Communication. These questions have significant implications for which stories and voices are prioritised and which are overlooked in the world you live in. In a media landscape that’s constantly evolving, and where media is accessible everywhere, these questions become even more important for those wanting to understand the media and those aiming to work in it. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, 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 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Media Industries and Institutions
Critical Approaches to Media Studies
Digital Media Production and Practice
Audiences and Media Consumption
Global Media and Cultural Representation
Journalism and Broadcast Journalism
Media Research Methods and Analysis
Contemporary Media Issues and Ethics
UCAS Code:P910
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £23,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,500 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £27,000 | £33,000 |
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▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 13% above UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH24-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
30%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
93%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
95%Learning resources
95%Student voice
85%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers Media and Communication as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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