Program Overview

Media and Communications, BA Hons

Overview

Our Media and Communications degree provides an academic, creative and critical understanding of the media for roles in a variety of creative industries and backgrounds.

Course Details

• Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time, 4 years sandwich
• Location: Greenwich Campus
• Start month: September
• UCAS code: P390 G BA/MCC
• Course/institution codes: P390 G BA/MCC

What You Will Study

• Year 1:
  • Media Technologies (30 credits)
  • Visual Thinking (30 credits)
  • Creative Communications (30 credits)
  • Media and Identity (30 credits)
• Year 2:
  • Consumer Culture (30 credits)
  • Choose 90 credits from:
    • Ideas Lab (30 credits)
    • Side Hustle (30 credits)
    • Writing Journalism (30 credits)
    • Brand Storytelling (30 credits)
    • Critical Audio-Visual Practice (30 credits)
• Year 3:
  • Choose 60 credits from:
    • Advanced Projects (60 credits)
    • Dissertation (60 credits)
  • Choose 60 credits from:
    • Platform Personas: Curating Social Media Identities (30 credits)
    • Journalism in Practice (30 credits)
    • Mediated Environments (30 credits)
    • Brand Worldbuilding (30 credits)

Entry Requirements

• UK citizens and permanent residents:
  • 104 UCAS Tariff points
  • We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points
• International entry requirements:
  • The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses
  • For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees:
  • Home: £9,535
  • International: £17,500
• Other costs:
  • Trips: Regular field trips to exhibitions are part of the curriculum
  • Resources: Computers are available for private study on campus, but students are advised to invest in a laptop or other portable device for use in lessons and for home learning
  • Software: We provide Adobe software and LinkedIn Learning online video tutorials

Careers and Placements

• Will I have a work placement?:
  • This course can be taken in sandwich mode, which means you can take a year to work in industry between your second and final years of study
  • Sandwich placements are relevant to your degree subject and are paid roles
• How long is my placement?:
  • Sandwich placements last for between 9-13 months
• What sort of careers do graduates pursue?:
  • The skills you acquire by studying our courses will prepare you for careers across creative communications and media industries

Support and Advice

• Academic skills and study support:
  • We want you to make the most of your time with us
  • You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre
• Employability services:
  • Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible
  • The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops