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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 8F58

Multimedia Journalism (with Foundation Year)

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, the BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The humanities and social sciences are key to understanding what it means to be human. By studying these subjects, you'll gain insights into yourself, your relationships with others, and the world we live in. If you're passionate about these areas and ready to take your studies to the next level, completing this one-year course will set you on the path to your linked undergraduate degree. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Multimedia Journalism Fundamentals
Academic Writing and Communication
Introduction to Media and Society
Digital Storytelling Essentials
Research Methods and Information Literacy
The Foundation of News and Current Affairs
Visual Narratives and Documentary Production
Critical Thinking in the Humanities
UCAS Code:8F58
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDD - CDD

International Baccalaureate

24 points

IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£86,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£25,000£25,000
3 years£15,500£20,000£26,000
5 years£22,000£29,000£35,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 20% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 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: CAH24-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%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 data

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

Teaching on my course
76%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
69%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Multimedia Journalism (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#643QS World
#61UK Ranking
39,395+Students
141+Courses

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