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

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Lincoln (Main Site)

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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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Lincoln (Main Site)

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BA (Hons) Media Studies offers students the opportunity to examine the transformative role of 21st Century media in today’s digital society, and to develop advanced critical and creative skills relevant to this new world. Media Studies is a young discipline, very open to speculation, experimentation and creativity. These values are important in our increasingly mediatized lives. 21st Century media are inseparable from all of the major contexts and concerns of our time. They are globally ...Read more

BA (Hons) Media Studies offers students the opportunity to examine the transformative role of 21st Century media in today’s digital society, and to develop advanced critical and creative skills relevant to this new world. Media Studies is a young discipline, very open to speculation, experimentation and creativity. These values are important in our increasingly mediatized lives. 21st Century media are inseparable from all of the major contexts and concerns of our time. They are globally entangled in complex ways with economic, social, cultural, psychological, technical and environmental realms. It is essential for us to build on past achievements in this field of study but also to be able to think critically in new ways about the changing world and our part in it. This programme teaches students how to think critically in new ways about the changing world and our part in it. The Lincoln School of Film and Media offers a creative community of experienced staff, ambitious students and inspiring visiting speakers. We promote a collaborative, research-engaged ethos, reflecting a diversity of interests.

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WUSCA ranking:
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3/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
48th
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
Employment rate
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86%
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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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Abbi
14 Feb 23

I think the location and atmosphere really helps, as the river is home to lots of wildlife such as the swans! There are also lots of opportunities to walk within the nature..Read more

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Bradley
01 Feb 23

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Entry requirements

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A level

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

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T Level:

M Grades / Points required

104 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

104 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of 4 Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers.

From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points

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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
61%
Film Studies
24%
English Literature
19%
Psychology
15%
History
13%
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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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£17,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,900 per year

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Students from International

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£17900 Per year

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Latest Media Studies reviews

Media Studies
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Abbi
14 Feb 23
I think the location and atmosphere really helps, as the river is home to lots of wildlife such as the swans! There are also lots of opportunities to walk within the nature...
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Bradley
01 Feb 23
Na...
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University of Lincoln
University of Lincoln , Lincoln

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Brayford Pool Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 7TS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lincoln Central  0.3 miles away

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