Communications and Media - BA (Hons)
University of Gloucestershire
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If you want to learn how to create powerful messages that deliver real influence create podcasts and videos, and produce social media campaigns with impact – then this is the course for you. If you feel strongly about climate change or social equality, or you want to understand the nature of celebrity and power, this course will give you the knowledge and the practical skills to turn your interests into your profession.You’ll take a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at the fast-moving world of ...Read more

If you want to learn how to create powerful messages that deliver real influence create podcasts and videos, and produce social media campaigns with impact – then this is the course for you. If you feel strongly about climate change or social equality, or you want to understand the nature of celebrity and power, this course will give you the knowledge and the practical skills to turn your interests into your profession.You’ll take a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at the fast-moving world of communications. We’ll give you the toolkit to produce compelling public relations campaigns the confidence and expertise to handle a communications crisis, and the skills to create effective social media content. This course prepares graduates for diverse roles in today’s communications and media industry. Graduates can pursue careers as Multimedia Content Producers, Social Media Editors, Public Relations and Communications Executives, Marketing Officers, and Copywriters. The course is taught by experienced content producers, communications specialists, and working journalists to ensure students develop the skills to become a practicing media professional.

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WUSCA ranking:
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85/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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19th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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72nd
What students say
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Jannatul Tabassum
20 Nov 25

The best part of studying at the University of Gloucestershire is the sense of community and support that exists across the campus. From approachable lecturers to the friendly..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
10 Feb 20

Great I did my undergraduate degree here and have loved doing my post graduate degree here. The support and work load is great and the industry support we get too is..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 120 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM - DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) - M Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£17,425 per year

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£17,425 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Media Studies reviews

Media Studies
Media Studies
Communication Studies
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Jannatul Tabassum
20 Nov 25
Communications, PR and the Media MA
The best part of studying at the University of Gloucestershire is the sense of community and support that exists across the campus. From approachable lecturers to the friendly...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
10 Feb 20
Great I did my undergraduate degree here and have loved doing my post graduate degree here. The support and work load is great and the industry support we get too is...
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University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire , Cheltenham

Spread across three picturesque campuses, the University of Gloucestershire (UoG) offers a broad range of undergraduate and...

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University of Gloucestershire
The Park Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cheltenham Spa  0.5 miles away

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