BA (Hons) Media & Communications Bachelor's degree at the University of Chichester
BA (Hons) Media & Communications at University of Chichester. You'll engage with core theory and research methods, then choose specialist options that align with your interests, whether journalism, public relations, screen production, or audience analysis, before completing an independent project.
About this course
BA (Hons) Media & Communications is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Chichester, based in Bognor Regis Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Media, journalism and communications graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Media & Communications, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 85% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year One 6 modules
- Introduction to Film StudiesCore
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This module will explore Hollywood films and independent US cinema as textual and cultural products. You will place these in a context that traces their aesthetic and formal development to gain a firm grounding in film studies.
- Introduction to JournalismCore
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This module develops your critical understanding of contemporary journalism, from hard news to niche interest writing. You will explore: different writing styles (news reporting, reviewing, opinion pieces and more) across a range of different media outlets such as: newspapers review sites magazines and investigate narrative structure. In addition, you will explore issues such as the shifting status of journalism and consider the legal and ethical issues around the subject.
- Introduction to Media and CommunicationsCore
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This module will support you as you transition into higher education. You will develop your understanding of some of the key concepts, issues, critical perspectives and methodologies that constitute our approach to learning, studying and teaching media. You will develop transferable skills in research and analysis.
- Introduction to Mobile CommunicationsCore
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This module offers a critical study of mainstream mobile technologies and digital culture. You will explore how such technologies have transformed the personal and the political communication landscape.
- Music, Marketing and PromotionCore
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You will explore the affiliation between music, PR, journalism and the marketplace. More broadly, you will explore the relationship between the entertainment industry and the media. This module aims to develop transferrable skills in marketing, arts management and effectively utilising contemporary media for promotional purposes.
- Practice ToolkitCore
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This module is designed to provide a foundation 'toolkit' of practical skills to aid understanding of current creative media industries. You will be introduced to a range of technical and procedural skills including audio, video, photography, web and digital design. These skills will develop your understanding of the processes involved in the manufacture and delivery of audio-visual presentations within the creative industries. It aims to develop transferable skills in information technology.
Year Two 8 modules
- Digital PhotographyCore
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This module serves as foundation for developing a technical understanding of photography.
- DocumentaryCore
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The aim of this module is to consider and critically discuss the important genre of documentary, looking at a range of historical and contemporary examples to gain an understanding of the processes of production. You will be introduced to the basics of documentary through historical, theoretical and technological perspectives before creating your own research portfolio and proposal document. The focus is on research, not on production.
- Global TVCore
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This module explores the political economy of the global, national and local television industries. You will explore aspects of global and local TV formats, transmedia marketing, distribution, consumption, audiences and cultural and cross-cultural relevance.
- Iconic Screen CharactersCore
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You will examine a range of iconic screen characters from film, television and gaming such as: Batman The Joker Dorothy Gale Ripley Sherlock Holmes Mary Poppins Super Mario Dracula Lara Croft James Bond Spider-Man Harry Potter Bugs Bunny Superman Wonder Woman. You will consider these characters in dialogue with critical and theoretical perspectives on adaptation.
- Information and DisinformationCore
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This module explores the development and influence of fake news, propaganda and conspiracy theories.
- Journalism and ContentCore
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The aim of this module is to examine the nature of contemporary media, how it operates and how it differs from traditional journalism. You will examine what constitutes effective information dissemination in the online age and the technologies involved, including how they may be manipulated. It aims to develop transferable skills in design, online presentation, writing and SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
- Marketing and AdvertisingCore
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This module covers the essential principles of marketing and enables you to analyse and deconstruct advertising. You will develop transferable skills in the presentation and promotion of ideas and explore how the consumer marketplace works.
- Politics of CelebrityCore
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You will explore celebrity politics in contemporary Western democracies. This module focuses on two kinds of celebrities: first, celebrities who use their celebrity status to engage in philanthropy and political activism, and second, politicians who undergo the processes of mediatised celebritisation in order to become campaign stars.
Year Three 6 modules
- Advanced Digital PhotographyCore
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This module is an opportunity to investigate and develop a range of professional creative techniques in the field of digital photography. You will draw from a broad range of production and post production practices to develop a deeper understanding of the processes involved in image capture construction and manipulation.
- Dissertation or Individual PracticeCore
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The aim of the dissertation and individual practice is to produce a substantial piece of work sustained over two semesters. It aims to develop transferable skills in undertaking large scale independent projects and critical reflection on the outcomes of such projects.
- Documentary ProjectCore
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During this module, you will be given the opportunity to create a short documentary from concept to completion. Guidance on pre-production will include advice on narrative structure, ethical consideration, risk assessment, research techniques and scheduling. This will be followed by training in practical production and camera skills for documenting reality and the experiences of real people. Post-production will navigate editing disciplines including modifying and refining narrative structure in
- Global Television and CinemaCore
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This module will explore the political economy of the global, national and local film and television industries. Issues of transmedia marketing, distribution, consumption, audiences and cultural and cross-cultural relevance will also be explored.
- HorrorCore
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This module examines the history and development of the horror genre and explores examples from cinema, television and gaming. You will use a cross-disciplinary approach by drawing upon historical approaches and theoretical frameworks that have dominated critical responses to the genre.
- American TV DramasCore
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The module examines contemporary American television drama, focusing primarily (though not exclusively) on HBO as a network with a distinct visual, thematic and narrative style that clearly demonstrates noteworthy developments within the television industry. The module will consider HBO and other series in relation to a variety of issues, such as a serial television, developments in television production, and shifts in reception. The module aims to critically examine and analyse the aesthetic an
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study the theories, industries and practical skills of contemporary media and communication. The degree typically moves from foundational modules in media power, audiences and representation, alongside hands-on production work in camera, audio and writing. In Year 2, you'll explore digital cultures and platforms, then choose a practical stream such as journalism or PR. Year 3 opens up specialist options, such as film & TV, social media, games & interactive, or advertising, culminating in an industry project or placement and a major dissertation or production portfolio. Throughout, you'll develop both critical analysis of how media works and the craft skills to produce work across different formats.
Who it's for
This course suits you if you're curious about how media shapes society and communication shapes behaviour. You'll thrive if you combine analytical thinking with creative problem-solving, and if you want to understand both the theory behind media narratives and the practical skills to produce them. Whether you're drawn to journalism, content creation, strategic communications or media research, you'll work across real projects and develop the critical eye to question what you see and hear. You should be comfortable with written analysis and group work, and prepared to engage with both classical media theory and contemporary digital platforms.
Careers & job market
Across Media & Communications courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Starting salaries typically fall between £22,000 and £28,000; after five years, this rises to £22,525–£31,800 (Graduate Outcomes and LEO data). Around 60% of working graduates move into highly skilled roles or further study. Employment spans journalism, public relations, broadcasting, digital content, research, education and the cultural sector.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time BA (Hons) degree offered by the University of Chichester, a university founded in 1839, based at the Bognor Regis Campus. Teaching is delivered in English and the award is nationally recognised as a UK degree. The university holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 65% |
| another higher-education qualification | 25% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
| Other | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Chichester →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Media & Communications graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £25,000 | £22,000 – £27,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £19,500 | £17,000 – £25,000 | 55 |
| 5 years after | £25,000 | £19,500 – £28,000 | 55 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in media & communications · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Media & Communications nationally
National figures for Media & Communications graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Media & Communications courses at the same study level.
Compared with 541 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Media ProfessionalsSOC 2020 249 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £40,895
- Secretarial and related occupationsDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
- Sports and fitness occupationsSOC 2020 343 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £13,819
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 20; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Media & Communications graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Media & Communications graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Media companies
- Agencies
- In-house comms teams
- Broadcasters & charities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Media & Communications graduates.
Media Operations, VP (Parental Leave Cover)WPP MediaMedia Relations ManagerCommonwealth War Graves CommissionMedia ManagerUS Tech SolutionsMedia Planning and Buying CoordinatorBurberryMedia Sales ExecutiveService ServiceMedia Planner/BuyerDifferent Technologies Pty Ltd.Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £25,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.3 out of 10: NSS 99% · in work or study 95% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Chichester
Media, journalism and communications across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Bognor Regis Campus
1,261 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Media & Communications right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Chichester from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £16,800 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Chichester’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Chichester and gov.uk before you apply.
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