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BA (Hons) Media and Communication

University of East London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

From television and film to audio and mobile communication, modern life is being reshaped by the media and communication environment. It influences how we work, relax and relate to those around us. Our course takes you to the heart of this world.

The course looks at the media's increasing reach and influence, providing you with the knowledge and skills to make sense of this dramatically and swiftly changing sector. Thanks to our close industry links, you'll have the chance to undertake valuable work-based learning while on placement.

We're proud that, based on recent research carried out by The Times, we're in the top seven courses in the country for media and communication. We like to think we're getting even better.

As one of our students, Shaheen Abdouramane, says, "The course is extremely broad and is adaptable to suit the path you wish to take, whether it's a media production, cultural studies, gender, race, journalism, advertising or a mixture of all of them.

"The great thing is that the lecturers are enthusiastic about what they teach and the support is there if you need it."

General Eligibility

112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the

UCAS tariff calculator, including:

  • A Level in at least two subjects

  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM

  • BTEC Diploma – D*D*

  • Access to HE Diploma

  • T Levels

  • International Baccalaureate – 24 points, including a minimum of 15 points at a Higher Level

We also welcome applications from students taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to one of the above, you should have the following:

  • GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English

  • GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year
  • Academic Development

  • Social Media Project

  • Ways of Looking

  • Narrative and Creativity

  • Group Film Project

  • Mental Wealth: Professional Development

2 Year 1
  • Documentary 1: Documentary and Representation (Creative Writing)

  • Aesthetics and Technologies 1: Practice as research

  • Media Cultures

  • Professional life: Mental Wealth - Agency 1

  • Narrative 1: Narrative Fiction

  • Convergent Media Industries

3 Year 2
  • Documentary 2; Experimental Documentary

  • Employment and Enterprise

  • Narrative 2: Advanced Narrative

  • Mental Wealth: Professional life: Agency 2

  • Digital Research Methods

  • Photographing the city

  • European and World Cinemas

  • Celebrity and Influencer Marketing

4 Year 3
  • Final Project Development

  • Final Project Completion

  • Aesthetics and Technologies 2: professional practices

  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life: Agency 3 - Freelancing at UEL Creatives

  • PR, Promotion and Publicity

  • Understanding Digital Cultures

  • Transmedia and Digital Futures

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; 5.5 in Listening and Reading (or recognised equivalent).

Additional Information

This course is available: Part-time, 6 years

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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