Media Studies BA (Hons)
University of Brighton
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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If you are curious about how media shapes and disrupts our connected world, our Media Studies degree is for you. At Brighton, you will explore a diverse, decolonised curriculum that covers everything from media production and film to ethics, journalism, and political communication. Our supportive team of research-active lecturers and industry pros will guide you to become an innovative leader in the media world. The compulsory second-year placement means you will gain real-world experience, ...Read more

If you are curious about how media shapes and disrupts our connected world, our Media Studies degree is for you. At Brighton, you will explore a diverse, decolonised curriculum that covers everything from media production and film to ethics, journalism, and political communication. Our supportive team of research-active lecturers and industry pros will guide you to become an innovative leader in the media world. The compulsory second-year placement means you will gain real-world experience, giving you a competitive edge. Plus, Brighton is a major media hub, so studying here means you’re right where the action is, surrounded by digital innovation and creativity.


TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

- Graduate ready to take on a wide variety of roles across the media industry, from PR to production, marketing to presenting.- The subject matter is a fascinating and ever-evolving mix – you will examine how the media industry in detail, investigating social, cultural, economic, political and technological changes.- Excellent work placements organised by our dedicated placements team.- Opportunities to work on live industry projects.- Choose from option modules in areas such as branding, journalism, public relations and sustainability enabling you to tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions.- Brighton is a fast-growing creative media hub and home to a thriving cultural scene.- The course team are experts in their field who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with a new generation of media and music professionals.- Develop valuable transferable skills including practical media skills, critical thinking and writing, independent research and analysis and excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
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 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
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90%
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Media Studies graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Media Studies graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Jacob
24 Feb 25

The university educational wise is great, however the student life hasn’t at least yet lived up to my expectations...Read more

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Tom
24 Feb 25

Student community is legitimate..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:24 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required

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

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

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Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3.

Must include at least three subjects at Higher Level.

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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
58%
English Literature
26%
Film Studies
18%
Sociology
16%
English Language & Literature
15%
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Tuition fees

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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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£13,842 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,842 per year

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Students from International

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£13842 Per year

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J
Jacob
24 Feb 25
Media Studies BA (Hons)
The university educational wise is great, however the student life hasn’t at least yet lived up to my expectations....
Read more
T
Tom
24 Feb 25
Media Studies BA (Hons)
Student community is legitimate...
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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

The University of Brighton is a diverse and inclusive university, offering over 250 qualifications at undergraduate, postgraduate...

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Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 4AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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