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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P1MF

Media and Communications (with Foundation Year)

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
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100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the BA (Hons) Media and Communications (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study at our Llandaff campus and leads directly into the degree course, which will be taught at our Cyncoed campus. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. Do you have a passion for storytelling or writing about issues that matter to you? A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Communication Skills
Introduction to Media Studies
Digital Design Fundamentals
Writing for Media
Media Theory and Society
Broadcast Production and Journalism
Digital Marketing and Content Strategy
Professional Practice and Work Placement
UCAS Code:P1MF
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 Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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These include interview preparation, CV writing, networking advice and opportunities, business mentoring, funding advice and free office space

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Graduate Outcomes

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

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Media and Communications (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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