BA Media and Communications
About this course
BA (Hons) Media and Communications is an undergraduate degree exploring the impact and evolution of media in modern society through historical, theoretical and practical study. Core topics include Research Methods and Global & Comparative Perspective. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Film Studies, Introduction to Journalism, Introduction to Media and Communications, and Introduction to Mobile Communications. The second year moves on to examine specific media forms and industries through Digital Photography, Documentary, Global TV, and Iconic Screen Characters. The final year involves advanced study and independent work through Advanced Digital Photography, Dissertation or Individual Practice, Documentary Project, and Global Television and Cinema.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 tariff points from A levels or combination with Extended Project / BTEC / Cambridge Technical. A level: BCC BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 12%
- South East: 65%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Film Studies
- Introduction to Journalism
- Introduction to Media and Communications
- Introduction to Mobile Communications
- Music, Marketing and Promotion
- Practice Toolkit
- Digital Photography
- Documentary
- Global TV
- Iconic Screen Characters
- Information and Disinformation
- Journalism and Content
- Marketing and Advertising
- Politics of Celebrity
- Advanced Digital Photography
- Dissertation or Individual Practice
- Documentary Project
- Global Television and Cinema
- Horror
- American TV Dramas
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Media and Communications at University of Chichester earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £28,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Media and Communications at University of Chichester do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Media and Communications at University of Chichester?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Media and Communications at University of Chichester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Media and Communications at University of Chichester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.