BA Media Content and Communications
About this course
BA (Hons) in Media Content and Communications is a media studies degree centred on digital content creation, communications and journalism. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can choose to undertake an optional year abroad. The first year covers digital media foundations, media@work, thinking about media, and working with words. The second year moves on to audio and video storytelling, media brands, content creation and production, practical communications 1, and researching the media: key theories and methods. The final year includes the final year independent project, future skills apply, issues in contemporary media environments, media specialism, and practical communications 2.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BA (Hons): 120-136 UCAS tariff points Level 3 qualifications, not including General Studies (A-levels, BTEC Diploma, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Access Diploma, IB Diploma, etc.). Entry on to this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: All non-UK applicants must meet our English Language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in all elements. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the country-specific section of our website.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 88%
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 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 63%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Digital Media Foundations
- Media@Work
- Thinking about media
- Working with words
- Audio and video storytelling
- Media Brands, Content Creation and Production
- Practical Communications 1
- Researching the Media: Key Theories and Methods
- Final Year Independent Project
- Future Skills Apply
- Issues in Contemporary Media Environments
- Media Specialism
- Practical Communications 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Media Content and Communications at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Media Content and Communications at Kingston University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Media Content and Communications at Kingston University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Media Content and Communications at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BA Media Content and Communications at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Media Content and Communications at Kingston University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.