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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P900

Mass Communication

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the BA (Hons) Mass Communication at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Are you ready to immerse yourself in a dynamic and exciting environment, to learn about the ways media influences our daily lives and the world around us? From digital advertising and the internet to TV, popular film and news, the mass media is a significant force in modern culture, touching many aspects of our lives and influencing the ways in which we interact with the world around us. Mass Communication is an innovative media-based top up course that provides an insight into the ways in which the mass media industries influence our perceptions on a global level. Studying areas such ... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Convergence culture
Advertising and demographics
Morality and the media and cinema and society as well as the study of organisations
Theories
Practices and methods as well as the technological developments that typify contemporary media
Communication
UCAS Code:P900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,850

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,000£21,500£24,000
5 years£22,000£25,500£31,000

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▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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 average

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

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
58%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

4 Scholarships Available

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

Northumbria University, Newcastle · Undergraduate

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  • Available to all international students
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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
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Northumbria University, Newcastle

About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Mass Communication as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#41UK Ranking
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