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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P302

Media Communications

University of the Arts London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£30,890Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of the Arts London, the BA (Hons) Media Communications provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Media Communications is focused on the social and cultural impact of digital media forms and will help you develop a critical understanding of new communications technologies. Responding to ongoing transformations in the field, this course will prepare you to live in media-saturated contexts and successfully work in or with the media and creative communications industries. You’ll develop the creative and critical skills needed to evaluate and make sense of media, and to create dynamic and effective communications across a range of sectors. International tuition fees are £30,890 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 86% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Media Industries and Institutions
Critical Media Analysis and Theory
Digital Communications Technologies
Audiovisual Production and Storytelling
Social Media and Digital Culture
Creative Multimedia Practice
Global Media Systems and Audiences
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:P302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,890

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£92,670

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 — University of the Arts London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,000£21,000£26,500
5 years£21,500£28,500£35,000

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 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 19% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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

80%Working
20%Seeking Work
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
80%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of the Arts London

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