Media, Arts and Humanities (with a foundation year)
University of SussexCourse Overview
Offered by University of Sussex, the BA (Hons) Media, Arts and Humanities (with a foundation year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. About the course Our Media, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year will prepare you to enter Year 1 of a Sussex degree with a head start. You'll gain essential skills in critical analysis, developing arguments and self-expression through a dedicated programme of support and development. Explore a range of subjects at university level – such as film, history, art history, media, philosophy and literature. International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCD You will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C). |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points From the full IB Diploma. |
| UCAS Points | 88 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,500
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £21,000 | £25,500 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £30,500 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-01 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
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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