Course Summary

**Why study this course?** Taught by world-leading researchers with integrated media practice learning, this course allows you to gain a critical understanding of the role media play in social, economic, political and cultural life. You'll develop your expertise and practical skills in areas such as media, journalism, community radio, documentary making and advertising. **More about this course** Explore the relationship between the media and culture, identity and lifestyle, and globalisation with this degree. Combining media production and media analysis, you’ll study television, film, the internet, the press, popular music, social media and media audiences, as well as having the opportunity to develop your own media practice in photography, filmmaking and audio production. This course will provide you with a critical understanding of the role media plays in social, economic, political and cultural life. You'll be taught by world-leading researchers and given presentations from industry experts and practitioners. We organise regular lectures and presentations by industry experts and practitioners and educational visits to places like the London Film Festival and the British Board of Film Classification. **What our students say** "I have really enjoyed this course. Being able to work with different companies outside of the University due to being on my course has been a major highlight." National Student Survey (NSS)

Course Details - Modules

Example Year 1 modules include: Introduction to Digital Media; Media Genres; Media Histories; Moving Image and Sound Practice; Digital Media. Example Year 2 modules include: Media and Communities; Researching Media Audiences; Television Studies; Work Related Learning for Media 1; Cultural and Creative Industries; Situation Comedies; Crime and the Media; Digital Humanities; Documentary Photography; Youth Culture and the Media; Open Language Programme. Example Year 3 modules include: Globalisation and the Media; Media and Communication Dissertation; Media, Culture and Identity; Analysing Popular Music; Digital Video Post-Production; Documentary Filmmaking; Media, Power and Politics; Open Language Programme.

Course Details – Assessment Method

You'll be assessed through essays, reports, poster presentations, creative media work, individual and group research projects, and a final dissertation with regular supportive feedback.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: PPH9

Institution code: L68

Campus Name: Holloway

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

Typical offer BBC (112 UCAS points) in three or more A levels.

A minimum of 114 UCAS points to include four passes (grade C) at higher level in a related subject.

Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject is acceptable for entry. QAA accredited course required.

A minimum of 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English and Maths at standard level.


English Language and Maths GCSEs at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent). We accept a broad range of equivalent level qualifications, please check the UCAS tariff calculator or contact us if you are unsure if you meet the minimum entry requirements for this course. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
EU 15576.0 Year 1
International 15576.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 15576.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 15576.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/ Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

Provider information

Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
City of London
N7 8DB

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