BA Communications and Media
About this course
BA (Hons) in Communications and Media, a media studies degree centred on public relations, content creation, and strategic messaging across digital platforms. Core topics include Communication & Writing, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Project Management. The course features portfolio-based assessments and uses modern media facilities to support practical learning. Year 1 introduces foundational topics through Media Law and Regulation, Campaigns, Stunts and Influencers, Writing for Communications and PR, Creating Content: Podcasting and Audio Production, Creating Content: Video Production, and Creating Content: Social Media. Year 2 develops professional skills via Strategic Communications and PR, The Communications Specialist, Design Skills, Creating Content: Digital Storytelling, Creating Content: Advanced Podcasting, Feature Writing and Freelancing, and Culture, Celebrity and Fashion Journalism. Year 3 builds advanced capabilities through The Media Practitioner, Major Practical Project/Dissertation, The Communications Agency, Crisis Communications, and Social Media Management and Digital Strategies.
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Entry requirements
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level CCC – BBB BTEC MMM – DDM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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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: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 71%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 12%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 48%
- Wales: 9%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Media Law and Regulation
- Campaigns, Stunts and Influencers
- Writing for Communications and PR
- Creating Content: Podcasting and Audio Production
- Creating Content: Video Production
- Creating Content: Social Media
- Strategic Communications and PR
- The Communications Specialist
- Design Skills
- Creating Content: Digital Storytelling
- Creating Content: Advanced Podcasting
- Feature Writing and Freelancing
- Culture, Celebrity and Fashion Journalism
- The Media Practitioner
- Major Practical Project/Dissertation
- The Communications Agency
- Crisis Communications
- Social Media Management and Digital Strategies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Communications and Media at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Communications and Media at University of Gloucestershire 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 Communications and Media at University of Gloucestershire?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Communications and Media at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Communications and Media at University of Gloucestershire?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.