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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P390

Digital Media and Communications

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£30,420Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the BA (Hons) Digital Media and Communications at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Dive into digital media and communications on our unique theory-focused course. Develop critical thinking skills through a blend of academic study and practical, hands-on creative learning in state-of-the-art facilities. Build a thriving career in media, communications and the creative industries. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Communication Theory and Practice
Digital Media Industries and Production
Critical Media Analysis
Visual Culture and Representation
Digital Storytelling and Content Creation
Audience Research and Analytics
Professional Communications Strategy
Contemporary Issues in Digital Culture
UCAS Code:P390
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

At least one A-level in an essay-based subject is required. We welcome applications from candidates studying a range of Humanities and social Science subjects. Please contact us to discuss.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, at least one in an essay-based subject is required. We welcome applications from candidates studying a range of Humanities and social Science subjects. Please contact us to discuss

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56.5
PTE Academic67————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,420

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£91,260

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

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

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

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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
95%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Enhanced Chamberlain Award

University of Birmingham · Undergraduate

£3,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Digital Media and Communications as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
350+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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