Media & Communications BA (Hons)
University of Chichester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Our BA (Hons) Media and Communications degree examines the role, influence, and evolution of the media in our technologically-reliant world, as you consider the development of instant information and emerging distrust in mainstream media sources. We offer a challenging and absorbing experience in the study of Media and Communications taught by a team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff.In conjunction with a range of practical skills, students will learn how to critically analyse the way the ...Read more

Our BA (Hons) Media and Communications degree examines the role, influence, and evolution of the media in our technologically-reliant world, as you consider the development of instant information and emerging distrust in mainstream media sources. We offer a challenging and absorbing experience in the study of Media and Communications taught by a team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff.In conjunction with a range of practical skills, students will learn how to critically analyse the way the media reflects and influences the political, personal, social and cultural landscape. The degree also offers a range of other module choices from other degrees in the department, namely: Film and Television Studies, Screenwriting, and Sports Media. This is a programme that is designed to provide critical and practical skills in preparation for work in media and creative industries. Throughout the degree an emphasis will be placed on students developing skills of self-reflection and personal development in readiness for the world of work.This industry-facing course with a mix of theory, history, and practical training opportunities allows you to critically analyse how the media reflects and influences our political, personal, social, and cultural landscapes. Students will also have the opportunity to undertake work placement.

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WUSCA ranking:
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66/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
81st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
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Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Media Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Bea
05 Mar 25

Best - cafeteria and bus to the uni Worst- random but how the radiator heat doesn’t fill the whole room..Read more

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Mia
18 Nov 24

The best part of studying here is that I have a really small class- only 8 of us so we get much more personalised teaching and a lot of support. The only downside to Chichester..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:15 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

DMM - MMM Grades / Points required

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The University welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers (where presented by an applicant).

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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
56%
Film Studies
32%
Drama
22%
English Language & Literature
17%
English Language
13%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,344 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,344 per year

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Students from International

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£16344 Per year

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University of Chichester , Chichester

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Upper Bognor Road Bognor Regis West Sussex PO21 1HR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bognor Regis  0.3 miles away

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