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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: PPH8
Media and Communications (including foundation year)
London Metropolitan UniversityIslington, England
4 yearsDuration
£19,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
61%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by London Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Media and Communications (including foundation year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study this course? Our Media and Communications (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) degree is the perfect route into higher education if you want to work in media but don't have the necessary qualifications for an undergraduate degree. This four-year degree will give you the skills and working practices needed to start your career in the exciting and ever-evolving world of media. More about this course During your foundation year you'll learn about digital media and journalism more broadly. International tuition fees are £19,500 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 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Media Literacy and Theory
Digital Journalism Essentials
Introduction to Media Analysis
Contemporary Media Industries
Media
Culture and Society
Critical Perspectives on Broadcasting
Online Media and Social Platforms
Media Research Methods and Practice
UCAS Code:PPH8
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 32 |
🗣️ 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
£19,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£78,000
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £26,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £22,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £28,000 | £36,000 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 17% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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
67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
63%
Overall
Teaching on my course
61%Learning opportunities
61%Assessment and feedback
62%Academic support
73%Organisation and management
50%Learning resources
69%Student voice
67%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
66%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About London Metropolitan University
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