Media and Communications with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of West London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main site - West London

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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Main site - West London

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4 Years

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Join the BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation and immerse yourself in this ever-evolving industry, focusing on producing exciting content, utilising emerging technologies and connecting with industry links. Gain access to top-notch equipment and lecturers in the beautiful borough of Ealing.The Entertainment and Media industry in the UK is expected to be worth £76 billion by 2020! If you are a creative individual who wants to be a part of this, join the BA (Hons) Media and ...Read more

Join the BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation and immerse yourself in this ever-evolving industry, focusing on producing exciting content, utilising emerging technologies and connecting with industry links. Gain access to top-notch equipment and lecturers in the beautiful borough of Ealing.The Entertainment and Media industry in the UK is expected to be worth £76 billion by 2020! If you are a creative individual who wants to be a part of this, join the BA (Hons) Media and Communications and immerse yourself in this ever-evolving industry, focusing on producing exciting content, utilising emerging technologies and connecting with industry links.On the BA (Hons) Media and Communications course you’ll be learning about:
• Video production / TV
• Radio / Podcasting
• Sound design
• Social media
• Photography
• Media research
• Media innovation
• Advertising and PR
• Documentary / Journalism
• Entertainment
• Live & On-AirHere are five great reasons to choose this course:1 – The curriculum is organised around unifying blocks. In each semester you can focus on developing your craft and critical skills on a specific theme/format, without feeling dispersed among many unrelated assessments.2 - The course features two customisable pathways. Halfway through your studies, you have the opportunity to choose between a more practical or theoretical route.3 - Real industry work experience is guaranteed. Whatever the pathway you choose, there is a minimum of 40 hours of industry work placement, facilitated by the school's Placements team.4 – Industry standard studios and equipment. To ensure a top-notch learning experience, you have access to facilities and equipment (that you can book out!) to develop your projects.5 – Learn from a diverse group of established media practitioners and researchers in the field of Media and Communications. Take advantage of their practical and theoretical knowledge and professional links in the UK and abroad.The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.

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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
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Media Studies graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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04 Apr 14

London is a great place to come and study. The lecturers know what they are talking about and deliver in an engaging way. I am very much enjoying the course and learning loads - I..Read more

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72 Grades / Points required

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

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04 Apr 14
London is a great place to come and study. The lecturers know what they are talking about and deliver in an engaging way. I am very much enjoying the course and learning loads - I...
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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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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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