Mass Communication BA (Hons)
Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
Please note: Last year of entry for this course was September 2023. For September 2024 entry, please see BA (Hons) Media & Communication.
The BA (Hons) Mass Communication course is an innovative media-based degree that allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices and methods that characterise contemporary media, communication, and cultural studies.
From day one, you will be supported in developing an independent critical understanding of the key advances within mass communication, a field of study that encompasses a wide variety of media organisations, technological innovations, cultural industries, and audiences.
You will develop your knowledge, skills and abilities on a course that will enable you to critically evaluate contemporary mass communications industries and to understand the technological, social and political factors that shape those industries.
The course’s unique framework structure allows you to tailor your interest in media towards a particular career route in your third year, specialising in specific modules that are directly applicable to your future employment, whichever career path you choose.See other similar courses you may be interested in: Mass Communication with Business, Mass Communication with Advertising, or Mass Communication with Public Relations.
UCAS Code
P301
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Mode of Study
3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
Department
Arts
Location
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GCSE requirements:
A good GCSE profile is expected including Maths and English Language at minimum grade C or equivalent. If you have studied for a new GCSE for which you will be awarded a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a minimum grade 4.
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120-128 UCAS Tariff points including one or more of the following:
GCE and VCE Advanced Level:
From at least 2 GCE/VCE A Levels
Edexcel/BTEC National Extended Diploma:
Distinction, Distinction, Merit
Scottish Highers:
BBBC - BBBBC at Higher level, CCC - BCC at Advanced Higher
Irish Highers:
BBBBB - ABBBB
IB Diploma:
120-128 UCAS Tariff points including minimum score of 4 in at least three subjects at Higher level
Access to HE Diploma:
Award of full Access to HE Diploma including 18 credits at Distinction and 27 at Merit
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The University welcomes applications from students studying qualifications from different qualification types - for example A level and a BTEC qualification in combination, and if you are made an offer you will be asked to achieve UCAS Tariff points from all of the qualifications you are studying at level 3. Should the course you wish to study have a subject specific requirement then you must also meet this requirement, usually from GCE A level.
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