BA Media, Culture and Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies, examining the theory and practice of media and its role in contemporary culture. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a work experience module placing students alongside industry professionals, and culminates in a Major Project involving an in-depth research piece presented to a panel.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 104 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points). Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C/B in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC - CC at A Level (this is equivalent to 104 UCAS tariff points). BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points). Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 88%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Communication Now
- Media, Culture and Creative Industries in Wales
- Contemporary Popular Television
- Introduction to Journalism
- Practical Journalism and Communication Skills
- Media Audiences and Fandom
- Major Project in Media, Culture, and Journalism
- Transmedia and Media Convergence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Media, Culture and Journalism at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Media, Culture and Journalism at University of South Wales?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Media, Culture and Journalism at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.