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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: PN91

Mass Communication and Business

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Mass Communication and Business at Northumbria University, Newcastle is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Understanding mass communication and media within a business - from creator to consumer. 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 and Business is an innovative media-based top up course that provides an insight into the ways in which the mass media influences our perceptions, our choices and our feelings towards brands and businesses. Studying areas such as advertising, buyer... 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

Advertising
Buyer behaviour and organisational analysis
Theories
Practices and methods that typify contemporary media
Communication
Cultural studies
Related business theory
UCAS Code:PN91
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

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,500

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 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

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

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

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#41UK Ranking
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