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Brunel University of London
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Media and Communications with Placement
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Brunel University London
Course summary
Ready to break into the media industry? If you’re planning a career in the media, our degree will give you a unique, in-depth understanding of how the industry shapes today’s world while equipping you with the practical skills you need, thanks to our expert training in media production.
Using top-tier equipment and software, including free access to Adobe Creative Cloud, you’ll learn practical skills in generative AI, photography, design, digital media content creation and post-production. Our industry-standard editing suites will help you master the skills that the media industry demands.
You’ll engage with topics like free speech, media diversity, fake news and the influence of social media - all key discussions in the media today. And you’ll have a unique opportunity to take classes across the Social and Political Sciences department, choosing options from Anthropology, Criminology, Geography, History, Politics, and Sociology. This interdisciplinary approach sets us apart, helping you understand media not in isolation, but as part of the social, cultural, and political forces that define our era.
With this mix of practical experience and media theory, you’ll open doors to various career opportunities. Our graduates work for global media giants like Disney, ITV, and Sky as well as a range of roles in the digital creative sector from marketing to PR. You’ll have the opportunity to work on the UK’s only local newspaper produced by students, the Hillingdon Herald, and to undertake the NCTJ qualification in journalism at no additional cost as an extracurricular activity. And, if you'd like to incorporate work experience into your degree, you can apply for one of our four-year programmes and complete either one twelve-month placement or two separate six-month placements.
If you’ve got big dreams of breaking into the media world, this degree could be your launchpad!
Modules
Course Modules
To view the full list of modules for this course and further information on degree content, please visit the Brunel website: brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Media-and-Communications-BSc
https://www.brunel.ac.uk/study/courses/media-and-communications-bsc#content
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P302
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Brunel University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P302
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBCC-BBB
T LevelM
in any subject.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherNot accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 120 - 104 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature).
Scottish Advanced HigherBCC-BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MM-DM
in any subject and an A level at grade B
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaMM-DM
in any subject and an A level at grade B
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28-30
including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM-DDM
in any subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3H3H3H4H4-H3H3H3H3H3
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM-DDM
in any subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)M
in any subject with A levels grade BB-BC
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateM
in any subject with A levels grade BB-BC
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | 63% in Brunel English Language Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with a minimum of 59 in all subscores |
https://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050* | |
| EU & International | £17400* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8
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