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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Z059
Media and Communication (Extended Degree)
Northumbria University, NewcastleNewcastle upon Tyne, England
5 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Understanding media and communication – from creator to consumer. BA (Hons) Media and Communication is an innovative media-based degree course that allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the concepts, ideas, practices and methods that characterise contemporary media, communication, and cultural studies. The course offers you a carefully considered mix of theory-led and hands-on learning through research-based projects, giving you a well-rounded learning experience, and equipping you with the skills you’ll need for employment. You will: - Critically **explore the latest researc... 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
Effective communication
Teamwork
Time and project management
Research
Digital literacy
UCAS Code:Z059
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 56 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,850
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£99,250
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
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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About Northumbria University, Newcastle
Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Media and Communication (Extended Degree) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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