Communication & Media (Accelerated)
Bournemouth UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Bournemouth University, the BA (Hons) Communication & Media (Accelerated) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This accelerated degree means that you will complete your studies in just two years, kickstarting your career sooner. Interested in managing social media for top brands, producing podcasts, creating digital strategies, or publishing compelling stories and content? This 2-year accelerated degree gets you career-ready for the fast-moving communication and media industries. Why study the BA (Hons) Communication and Media Accelerated Degree? - A dynamic and interdisciplinary approach that blends cultural studies, digital communications, journalism, storytelling and marketing communic... International tuition fees are £24,150 per year, home/UK fees are £11,440 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 30 - 32 points 30–32 points |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 54 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,150
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,440
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £31,500 |
| 3 years | £20,500 | £24,000 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £31,500 | £37,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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