Today we have media in our pockets. And the way we’re absorbing and distributing information is always evolving. But what are the implications of this? How do we think about issues both critically and practically? This degree has the answers
Our BA in Media and Communication is designed to provide you with an understanding of a wide range of contemporary issues related to the theory, development and practice of mass and interactive communication, both nationally and internationally. You will learn how news is produced and reported, and how media industries, politics, culture and society interact, as well as learning about a very wide range of media, from newspapers to Twitter, from Hollywood movies to reality TV.
Leicester has been at the forefront of media research since 1966 and our teaching ensures you will benefit from cutting-edge developments in your field as they occur. We are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies*.
Today, the media is in your pocket, on your bedside table and in your classroom; now more mobile than just the television in the living room. Media is an integral part of social and political revolutions and changes. From Pinterest to photo and location tagging on Facebook, from long-trusted newspapers read in print to films discussed on YouTube – the media are now so much part of our lives that we take them for granted.
You will study a wide range of issues in the field of media and communication and will be able to shape your studies by choosing the topics that you are most interested in. You can specialise by choosing from four different routes:
-Mass communication
-New and digital media
-Media practice
-Film and cultural studies
-Or develop your own route by choosing option modules which interest you the most. Among other things, you can choose to study media production, audiences, media policy, film, television, new media, journalism or international communication
Through the great academic and practical support we offer you in group, as well as individual teaching situations, you will learn to work both collaboratively and independently. The way we will assess you will foster skills in critical analysis, communication, research methods, group work and of course, media practice. We also place great emphasis on helping you to build your skills for the world of work.
*The Complete University Guide 2021
Course Details - Modules
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How to Apply
26 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:
P910
Institution code:
L34
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk
Qualification accepted. Contact Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk
Considered alongside other qualifications. Contact Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk
When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the programme of study and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous examination results.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
For further details of our English Language requirements please see our website
The tuition fee for home students is reviewed annually and for the academic year 2022/3 it is £9,250. The fees for following years have not yet been decided but are likely to increase each year in line with inflation, subject to government regulations. The inflation rate used will be RPIX, which includes all the items in the Retail Price Index, excluding mortgage payments. For your information, the inflation rate used by the Government when increasing the tuition fee from £9,000 to £9,250 was 2.8%.
Fees for international students can be found on the individual course pages. https://le.ac.uk/courses
For further information about fees and funding please see the following page of the University website: https://le.ac.uk/student-life/undergraduates/fees-funding
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