Media, Communication, Cultures BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**You’ll build your CV as you work alongside practising media professionals to create the future of communications across multiple platforms in state-of-the-art learning spaces.**Engage with all forms of mass communication – the internet, social media, television, radio, popular music and cinema – on this dynamic course that critically explores cultural trends and media industries.As part of your course you’ll:- Get hands-on to create photographic essays, blogs and podcasts- Design a talk ...Read more


You’ll build your CV as you work alongside practising media professionals to create the future of communications across multiple platforms in state-of-the-art learning spaces.

Engage with all forms of mass communication – the internet, social media, television, radio, popular music and cinema – on this dynamic course that critically explores cultural trends and media industries.As part of your course you’ll:- Get hands-on to create photographic essays, blogs and podcasts- Design a talk programme for a radio station- Invent and pitch a lifestyle TV concept- Design and create an online game and form an anti-racism campaign group- Work with professionals from social media, marketing, TV and magazine production - Graduate with a recognised degree and employable skills across all current and potential future media platforms


Career opportunities

You’ll open your mind to exciting new opportunities, allowing you to confidently pursue a career in almost any field, including:- Writing- Teaching- Journalism- Copywriting- Business- Marketing- Research- Publishing


The Northern heart of culture and the arts

You’ll be offered unique opportunities to gain work experience with the media, cultural and creative industries in Leeds, such as museums, art galleries, theatres, film production companies and recording studios that surround the city centre campus. You may also get involved in many regional events; for example, the Harrogate Film Festival, the Ilkley Literature Festival or the Leeds West Indian Carnival.


Industry links

Take advantage of the special relationships we’ve developed with employers and cultural industries throughout the city and across the region. Students have completed placements in the editorial team at Hallmark Studios and with Peepal Tree Press – an internationally-renowned publisher based in the city.You’ll have the chance to attend regular conferences, seminars and events organised by our Centre for Culture and the Arts, to collaborate with institutes and cultural organisations.


Why study Media Communication Cultures at Leeds Beckett University...

- 91% of students on BA (Hons) Media Communication Cultures were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*- Applied Humanities practical module option- Guest lectures delivered by industry professionalsNational Student Survey 2024*

WUSCA ranking:
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41/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
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CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Media Studies
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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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
What students say
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Eleanor
20 Feb 24

I love living in Leeds, the city itself is built for students and has the best environment. The university itself is in a great location, has amazing modern buildings which are..Read more

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Vanessa
20 Feb 24

Everything in fine, my experience at Leeds Beckett University was Good. Their Support in the University is..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

72 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

Popular A-level subjects

Media Studies

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

Media Studies
70%
English Language
25%
Film Studies
17%
English Literature
17%
Business Studies
14%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Eleanor
20 Feb 24
Media, Communication, Cultures BA (Hons)
I love living in Leeds, the city itself is built for students and has the best environment. The university itself is in a great location, has amazing modern buildings which are...
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Vanessa
20 Feb 24
Media, Communication, Cultures BA (Hons)
Everything in fine, my experience at Leeds Beckett University was Good. Their Support in the University is...
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