Media with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Edge Hill University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Ormskirk (Main Campus)

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Ormskirk (Main Campus)

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Media is changing. Sharpen your technical skills and learn how to make your mark on our media degree. Whether you end up in professional roles in marketing, radio, filmmaking, or journalism, our BA Media will get you ready for an exciting future.What values drive media content today? Are you ready to grow your creative talents and skills? Our media degree will help you uncover what’s transforming the film, television, and cultural industries today.Studying with us, you’ll harness your ...Read more

Media is changing. Sharpen your technical skills and learn how to make your mark on our media degree. Whether you end up in professional roles in marketing, radio, filmmaking, or journalism, our BA Media will get you ready for an exciting future.What values drive media content today? Are you ready to grow your creative talents and skills? Our media degree will help you uncover what’s transforming the film, television, and cultural industries today.Studying with us, you’ll harness your creativity and technical know-how to become a skilful producer of media content. From podcasting to vlogging to filmmaking, you’ll be at the cutting edge of contemporary practice.Our team of dedicated teaching staff will help channel your knowledge of media. A mix of theory and practice will immerse you in industry analysis, TV production, digital photography, social media practices and trends, scriptwriting, and writing for online media outlets.You’ll also discover how traditional media continues to thrive alongside digital media communications such as social media, podcasting and vlogging, and influential streaming platforms like Spotify and Netflix.Develop the key transferable skills and subject-specific knowledge in this integrated four year programme.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
54/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
54th
What students say
J
Joshua
27 Feb 25

It truly is a beautiful school in a beautiful area, I love the look and feel of being in a smaller uni town and the student life is really the only thing I would improve in..Read more

E
Elsie
25 Feb 25

The campus at EdgeHill is lovely and the accommodation is some of the best I've seen in the country. The lecturers on my course are extremely supportive and kind and have really..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:15,P:15 Grades / Points required

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

MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

No specific subjects are required

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.

A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

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

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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Latest reviews

Latest Communication / Media reviews

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J
Joshua
27 Feb 25
Media with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
It truly is a beautiful school in a beautiful area, I love the look and feel of being in a smaller uni town and the student life is really the only thing I would improve in...
Read more
E
Elsie
25 Feb 25
Media BA (Hons)
The campus at EdgeHill is lovely and the accommodation is some of the best I've seen in the country. The lecturers on my course are extremely supportive and kind and have really...
Read more
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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University , Ormskirk

Since 1885, Edge Hill University has been helping students to embark on truly inspirational journeys, creating access to knowledge...

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Edge Hill University
St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ormskirk  0.4 miles away
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