English, Media and Communications BA (Hons)
University of West London
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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Location

Main site - West London

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Main site - West London

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Communication & Media Studies
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Course info

Are you looking for a course that combines your passion for English literature with the technical skills required to make it in media and communications? This innovative English and media course provides you with a range of opportunities to develop your interest in literature, your intellectual abilities and your creative talent. You will study English literature and a media subject that suits your interests, allowing you to develop your specialism in an area of creative practice, such as TV, ...Read more

Are you looking for a course that combines your passion for English literature with the technical skills required to make it in media and communications? This innovative English and media course provides you with a range of opportunities to develop your interest in literature, your intellectual abilities and your creative talent. You will study English literature and a media subject that suits your interests, allowing you to develop your specialism in an area of creative practice, such as TV, radio or screenwriting. This approach will combine theoretical understanding with the practical skills that media employers are looking for.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
33rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
58th
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 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Media Studies graduate salary
£19,000

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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

DMM Grades / Points required

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Pass Access to HE Diploma (Minimum of 45 credits at level 3)

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Popular A-level subjects

Media Studies

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

Media Studies
52%
Film Studies
33%
English Literature
18%
History
12%
Psychology
12%
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Uni info

University of West London
University of West London , Ealing

The University of West London (UWL) is situated in the historic London borough of Ealing, a leafy enclave to the west of the city....

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CUG ranking
58th
University of West London
St Mary's Road Ealing London Ealing W5 5RF United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: South Ealing  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.6 miles away
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