Global Communication and Media (Dual Degree)

Program Overview

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Global Communication and Media (Dual Degree) BA Hons

Overview

Set yourself up for a global media and communication career studying in Portsmouth and Perth, Australia. Specialise in Media and Journalism or Screen Media and Cultural Studies.

Key Information

UCAS Code:

P900

Typical Offer:

112-120 points from 3 A levels or equivalent

Study Mode and Duration

• 3.5 years full-time with a year abroad

Start Date

• September 2025

Course Information

Overview

Set yourself up for a career as a global media professional capable of navigating this challenging yet exciting environment with the Global Communication and Media dual degree.

You'll study in Portsmouth and spend a year at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia, graduating with two degrees; one from each institution.

Entertainment and information media influence almost every aspect of our lives, while the rise of global communication technologies has transformed how we consume, create, and share media across social, cultural, geographic, political, and economic divides. This course explores all these areas, offering you a wide range of choices to shape the direction of your learning.

Course Highlights

• Discover how effective communication can contribute to a more tolerant and inclusive society
• Explore the latest professional techniques and methodologies used by national and international journalists, film directors, broadcasters and media professionals
• Use the latest digital technologies and facilities such as a fully equipped newsroom and broadcasting studios
• Learn from expert staff with industry-relevant experience who are engaged in research projects that analyse and inform the future of communication and media
• Boost your CV with opportunities to go on work placements and work on projects with local, national and global organisations

Why Do a Dual Degree?

Advantages of Dual Degrees

This course is a dual degree (also known as a double degree).

When you complete the course successfully, you'll have 2 degrees – one from the University of Portsmouth and one from Edith Cowan University.

Dual degrees allow you to achieve 2 degrees in 3.5 or 4 years rather than 6 years.

You'll benefit from a global education experience and the high-calibre teaching expertise, latest research and modern facilities at two universities. You'll also develop a more comprehensive knowledge of communication and media than on a single degree and gain an understanding of different cultures, which will help you work more effectively with people from different backgrounds.

All of this will help you stand out in a competitive job market after you graduate.

Location - Portsmouth and Perth, Australia

You'll be based in Portsmouth in years one and two, and for six months or a year at the end of the course. You'll spend year three in Perth, Western Australia at Edith Cowan University.

You'll get support with travel arrangements, visas, finding accommodation and accessing loans and other funding that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Australia.

Edith Cowan University is one of the top 100 young universities in the world and one of the top 100 universities in the Asia-Pacific regions (Times Higher Education 2019 and 2020). The Good Universities Guide 2021 gives the University 5 out of 5 stars for its learner resources, student support, teaching quality and overall experience.

Like Portsmouth, Perth offers a mix of city and outdoor living. It's a great base for exploring Western Australia and beyond.

Entry Requirements

Typical Offer (September 2025 Start)

• A levels - BBB-BBC
• UCAS points - 112-120 points from 3 A levels or equivalent
• T-levels - Merit
• BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
• International Baccalaureate - 29

You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

English Language Requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5

Facilities and Specialist Kit

Eldon TV Studios and CCI TV

Learn the skills you need to work in video/audio production and broadcasting and get involved in our student-led TV channel, CCI TV.

Newsroom

Engage in hands-on learning and practical workshops, using the same hardware and software as news professionals in the industry.

CCIXR

Create stunning works for film, TV, music, gaming and immersive reality in the UK's first integrated facility of its kind.

Open Access Suite

Our open-plan space includes PCs and Macs equipped with Adobe Creative Suite and other professional software.

Equipment Loan Stores

Whatever your work, you can borrow computers and professional-standard film, photography, lighting, and performance equipment from our loan stores in the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries.

Professional TV and Film Cameras

Broadcast and film in crystal clarity with our range of industry-level Sony, JVC and Canon cameras.

Careers and Opportunities

It's predicted the world’s entertainment and media sector revenue will grow to be worth more than $2.6 trillion by 2025 (PWC, 2021). This should create a significant demand for media and communications graduates.

When you complete this course, you'll have the knowledge and professional skills that will set you up for a career in media and communications in the UK and beyond, in public or private organisations or as a freelancer.

You could also use the communication, team working and research skills you develop in other sectors.

What Areas Can You Work in with a Global Communication and Media Degree?

Areas you could work in include:

• Journalism
• Media research
• Film and video production/direction
• Scriptwriting
• Broadcasting – scheduling, video editing, production management
• Public relations
• Marketing
• Corporate communications
• Advertising

You could also go on to postgraduate study, for example, by studying an MA or MRES.

Graduate Destinations

Previous Portsmouth graduates have gone onto work for organisations such as:

• Sky
• Premier League Productions
• Disney UK
• Discovery UK
• Cosmopolitan
• Vogue
• BBC
• Channel 4

Modules

Year 1

• Future Production - 20 credits
• Global Screens - 20 credits
• Introduction to Media Studies - 20 credits
• Journalism in Context - 20 credits
• Media Law and Regulation (Level 4) - 20 credits
• Reporting - 20 credits

Year 2

• Feature Writing and Media Research - 20 credits
• Media, Culture and National Identity - 20 credits
• Advanced News and Investigative Reporting - 20 credits
• Factual Media Production - 20 credits
• Film and Ethics - 20 credits
• Film Production Practices - 20 credits
• Finding Form - Fiction - 20 credits
• Mobile Journalism - 20 credits
• Press and Public Relations - 20 credits
• Production: Camera and Editing - 20 credits
• Production: Short Film-Making - 20 credits
• Professional Experience - 20 credits
• Propaganda - 20 credits
• Media Networks: Exploring Digital Culture - 20 credits
• Screen Media - 20 credits
• Screenwriting - 20 credits
• Social Media and Journalism - 20 credits
• Specialist Journalism - 20 credits
• Student Enterprise - 20 credits
• Transmedia Narratives and Strategies - 20 credits
• World and Transnational Cinema - 20 credits

Year 3 (Edith Cowan University)

• Audience Perception and Experience - 15 credits
• Identity - 15 credits
• Industry and Community - 15 credits
• Personal and Professional Planning - 15 credits
• Audio Storytelling - 15 credits
• Convergent Digital Newsroom - 15 credits
• Contemporary Issues in Culture - 15 credits
• Documentary, Technology and Experience - 15 credits
• Filmosophy - 15 credits
• From Fiction to Film - 15 credits
• Global Communications - 15 credits
• Investigative Journalism - 15 credits
• New Media and Social Influence - 15 credits
• Photojournalism and Editorial Practice - 15 credits
• Screen Evolution - 15 credits
• Screen Practice 2: Factuals and Formats - 15 credits
• Screen Practice 3: Art and Auteurs - 15 credits
• Screen Practice 4: Production House - 15 credits
• Visual Storytelling - 15 credits

Year 4

• Celebrity and Society - 20 credits
• Cultures of Consumption - 20 credits
• Digital Media and Democracy - 20 credits
• Dissertation - 40 credits
• Finding Form - Fact and Fiction - 20 credits
• Global Journalism and Human Rights - 20 credits
• Independent Creative Project - 40 credits
• Marketing Movies - 20 credits
• Magazines: Print Media in A Digital World - 20 credits
• Media Fan Cultures - 20 credits
• Money, Government and Power - 20 credits
• Representing Science in the Media - 20 credits
• Self Promotion - 20 credits
• Studying Comedy - 20 credits

How You'll Spend Your Time

One of the main differences between school or college and university is how much control you have over your learning.

We use a blended learning approach to teaching, which means you’ll take part in both face-to-face and online activities during your studies. As well as attending your timetabled classes you'll study independently in your free time, supported by staff and our virtual learning environment, Moodle.

Where You'll Study

You'll study at Edith Cowan University's Joondalup Campus during your third year and student accommodation is available on the Mount Lawley Campus. Both campuses offer a library, computer labs, cafes, bars, a fitness centre, student support and counselling services.

Supporting You

The amount of timetabled teaching you'll get on your degree might be less than what you're used to at school or college, but you'll also get support via video, phone and face-to-face from teaching and support staff to enhance your learning experience and help you succeed. You can build your personalised network of support from the following people and services:

• Personal tutors and country link tutor
• Student support advisor
• Creative skills tutors
• IT and computing support
• Academic skills tutors
• Academic skills support
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Disability advice and additional support
• Library support

Course Costs and Funding

Tuition Fees

All fees may be subject to annual increase.

• UK students:
  • Years 1 and 2: £9,535 a year
  • Year 3: £1,430
  • Year 4: £4,767
• EU students:
  • Years 1 and 2: £9,535 a year
  • Year 3: £1,430
  • Year 4: £4,767
• International students:
  • Year 1, 2 and 4: £17,200
  • Year 3: £2,875

Additional Course Costs

These course-related costs aren’t included in the tuition fees. So you’ll need to budget for them when you plan your spending.

• Accommodation and living costs in Portsmouth
• Recommended reading
• General costs
• Final year project
• Travel, accommodation and living costs in year 3

Apply

To start this course in 2025, apply through UCAS. You'll need:

• the UCAS course code – P900
• our institution code – P80

Apply now through UCAS

If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application form.

Don't worry if you change your mind about studying abroad after you start the course. It's easy to transfer to a similar course once you're at Portsmouth or study this course as a single degree if you decide not to attend Edith Cowan University in Year 3.

You can also sign up to an Open Day to:

• Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
• Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
• Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join

If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.

Applying from Outside the UK

As an international student you'll apply using the same process as UK students, but you’ll need to consider a few extra things.

You can get an agent to help with your application. Check your country page for details of agents in your region.

Find out what additional information you need in our international students section.

If you don't meet the English language requirements for this course yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.