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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P300

Media Studies

University of Brighton
Brighton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Brighton, the BA (Hons) Media Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. A Brighton Media Studies degree prepares you for a variety of rewarding creative career paths across the media industry – from PR to production, marketing to presenting. Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live projects with industry partners. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further and explore who you are; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that sui... International tuition fees are £17,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Branding
Journalism
PR and podcasting
UCAS Code:P300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBB

International Baccalaureate

26 points

Must include at least three subjects at Higher Level.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.565.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,750

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Brighton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£17,000£22,500£26,500
5 years£23,000£27,500£33,500

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
£22,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
2%Studying
7%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
57%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Brighton

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