BA Media and Communications
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BA Media and Communications is an undergraduate degree exploring digital media, communication culture, promotional media, advertising and public relations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Marketing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or a study abroad year. The first year covers foundational principles through compulsory modules such as Understanding Media and Communication, Researching Media and Communication, Introduction to Marketing and Advertising, and Digital Content Creation. The second year builds on these concepts with modules like Working and Managing in the Creative Industries, Digital Distribution and Platforms, Media Economics and Regulation, and Advertising and Consumer Culture, alongside micro-placements for professional experience. The final year involves advanced study and practical application through modules such as Final-year Project, Freelancing and Entrepreneurialism in Culture and Creative Industries, Stardom and Influencer Culture, and User Experience (UX) and Data Analytics.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 points overall. A minimum of 5 in Standard Level English and a minimum of 4 in Standard Level Mathematics will be required.
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 72%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 79%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 12%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Understanding Media and Communication
- Researching Media and Communication
- Working with Words
- Creativity and Social Justice
- Media and Communication Audiences
- Introduction to Marketing and Advertising
- Digital Content Creation
- Working and Managing in the Creative Industries*
- Digital Distribution and Platforms*
- Media Economics and Regulation*
- Advertising and Consumer Culture*
- Media, Theory and Society*
- Strategic and Marketing Communication
- Screenwriting
- Writing for Media and Communications
- Podcasting
- Public Relations
- Digital Storytelling
- Micro-placements
- Final-year Project *
- Freelancing and Entrepreneurialism in Culture and Creative Industries*
- Stardom and Influencer Culture*
- Creative Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Fashion and Lifestyle Journalism
- User Experience (UX) and Data Analytics
- Media Law
- Micro-placement
- Industry Projects
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Media and Communications at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £45,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Media and Communications at City St George's, University of London do next?
85% 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 City St George's, University of London?
87% 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 City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Does BA Media and Communications at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Media and Communications at City St George's, University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.