Media and Communication BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-24

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4 Years

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**Why choose this course**Do you want an exciting and challenging look into how media and communication are embedded into society? Are you looking for a career where an understanding of media forms, media audiences, social media users, global media, public relations and advertising is required for the role? Then our BSc (Hons) Media and Communication course is just the course for you.We help you to understand the impact contemporary communication has on society, government and business. We also ...Read more


Why choose this course

Do you want an exciting and challenging look into how media and communication are embedded into society? Are you looking for a career where an understanding of media forms, media audiences, social media users, global media, public relations and advertising is required for the role? Then our BSc (Hons) Media and Communication course is just the course for you.We help you to understand the impact contemporary communication has on society, government and business. We also teach you techniques to research different types of media, its audience, and its users.You will be taught by research-active media and communications scholars, using the latest research on: media power, regulation, audiences, ‘big data’, digital platforms, international communication and much more.Our research-led teaching, the transferable skills you will gain from your assessments and our focus on employability, will prepare you for a career in media and communications.We are ranked 1st for media studies and this course received an overall satisfaction score of 100% in the National Student Survey 2022. We were shortlisted University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.


What you will study

Our BSc (Hons) Media and Communication course will give you a comprehensive education in contemporary media and communications in global, digital societies.Our modules on offer include:-The Internet and Digital Societies-Media Power and Regulations-Media Audiences and Users-Public Relations and Advertising-‘Big Data’, Platforms, Emerging technologies-Global Media and Communications-Music, Media and Society.We are one of the few media and communication degree courses in the UK that offers modules on ‘big data’. We aim to give you a dynamic grounding in social sciences which you can apply to careers in media and beyond.

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Sociology
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
13th
Media Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Media Studies graduate salary
£19,000
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Alana
19 Feb 24

The best parts are the fact you always feel safe, Surrey is known as one of the safest universities and you can feel that. As well as the opportunities they give to help you..Read more

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Maciej
15 Nov 23

My gripes with the university stem from the fact that my uni accommodation at Hazel Farms is about 40 minutes away from university. The bus service that ran through there was..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:27,M:18 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall:BBBApplicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Overall:ABBBB GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall:BBBGCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).

Overall:32GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).Maths Studies, SL4.

Overall:DDM

Overall:Pass overall with BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels.Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
29%
Mathematics
27%
History
22%
Psychology
22%
English Literature
21%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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Professional training - £1,850

£20,000 per year

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Students from EU

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Professional training - £1,850

£20,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Professional training - £1,850

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Alana
19 Feb 24
Media and Communication BSc (Hons)
The best parts are the fact you always feel safe, Surrey is known as one of the safest universities and you can feel that. As well as the opportunities they give to help you...
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Maciej
15 Nov 23
Media and Communication BSc (Hons)
My gripes with the university stem from the fact that my uni accommodation at Hazel Farms is about 40 minutes away from university. The bus service that ran through there was...
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