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Media and Communication

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Stag Hill
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Course summary

Why choose this course
-We help you understand the impact contemporary communication has on society, government and business. We also teach you techniques to research different types of media, its audiences and its users.

-Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements, study at one of our partner universities or a mix of both.

-You will be taught by research-active media and communications scholars, using the latest research on media power, regulation, social media, public relations, audiences, ‘big data’, digital platforms, international communication and much more.

-Our research-led teaching, the transferable skills you will gain from your assessments and our focus on employability will prepare you for a career in media and communications.

-Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to shape your degree to your interests and develop specialist knowledge on a range of topics.

What you will study
Our Media and Communicaton degree is taught within our interdisciplinary School of Social Sciences, which enables students to learn about related topics in sociology and criminology during their degree and to shape their course to suit their interests through optional modules.

Our research-led programme aims to develop digitally-confident critical and creative thinkers in a globalised digital media world. It will help you develop a critical understanding of key media theories, institutions, and methodologies relevant to contemporary mediated societies. Our course explores a range of pressing societal issues, charting developments and exploring solutions - from the challenges and opportunities for audiences in digital societies to consumption and creation of global media and communication.

Our BSc (Hons) Media and Communication course will give you a comprehensive education in contemporary media and communications in global, digital societies.

Our modules on offer include:

The Internet and Digital Societies
Media Power and Regulations
Media Audiences and Users
Public Relations in the Digital Age
‘Big Data’, Platforms, Emerging technologies
Global Media and Communications
Music, Media and Society.

We are one of the few media and communication degree courses in the UK that offers modules on ‘big data’. We aim to give you a dynamic grounding in social sciences which you can apply to careers in media and beyond.

Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stag Hill

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

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:
LP34
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
LP34
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via international@surrey.ac.uk

Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK:
To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB - BBB

Overall:
ABB-BBB

Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.

We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD - DDM

Overall:
DDD-DDM

Access to HE Diploma

Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 Credits at Merit - 27 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 18 Level 3 Credits at Merit.

Scottish Higher
AABBB - ABBBB

Overall:
AABBB-ABBBB

GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C, , however applicants that don't meet this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Scottish Advanced Higher
ABB - BBB

Overall:
ABB-BBB

GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C, however applicants that don't meet this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33 - 32 points

Overall:
33-32

GCSE or Equivalent:
GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6. Typically Maths (either course) HL4/SL4 will also be required, however applicants that don't meet this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Overall:
Pass overall with ABB-BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element.

GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level drop down for the required GCSE levels.

Extended Project
A

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language at Grade 4 (C). Typically Mathematics at Grade 4 (C) will also be required, however applicants that don't meet this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

T Level
D

Overall:
Distinction overall, with minimum C in the Core Component.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C). Typically Mathematics at Grade 4 (C) will also be required, however applicants that don't meet this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.

We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy

Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.56.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

View the other English language qualifications that we accept:https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements

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

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2026/27:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2026-entry

Sponsorship information

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.

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