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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: PQL0

Media, Communication and Cultural Studies

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Media, Communication and Cultural Studies at Newcastle University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. We offer an academically rigorous study of media and culture, covering three distinct areas: media, cultural studies, and professional practice. You will study the generation, circulation and promotion of information, and explore the role the media plays in shaping culture, identity and interpersonal communications. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Circulation and promotion of information
Explore the role the media plays in shaping culture
Identity and interpersonal communications
UCAS Code:PQL0
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

International Baccalaureate

34 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£73,500

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 — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£26,000
3 years£21,000£26,000£30,000
5 years£26,500£34,000£43,500

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
£26,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 42% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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: CAH24-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Studying
5%Seeking Work
65%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.

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Media, Communication and Cultural Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
258+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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