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Contemporary Media Cultures at University of the Arts London - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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University of the Arts London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

On BA (Hons) Contemporary Media Cultures, you’ll develop the tools to become an effective communicator who can advocate for change in - and through - the media and creative industries. As part of a new generation of changemakers, you’ll be supported to understand these industries as cultural centres responsible for communicating norms and ideals. Focusing on social justice, equality and sustainability, you’ll explore how the media drives social transformation and learn how to investigate and intervene for change through a set of critical approaches to the study of media and cultural industries. This course is taught at London College of Communication, at Elephant and Castle, part of University of the Arts London (UAL). What can you expect?

  • Investigate media cultures and creative industries: You’ll do this through critical analysis and development of audio, visual and digital cultural texts.
  • Flexibility: Make choices to develop your subject interests across different option units.
  • Become an effective communicator for change: You’ll leave with an advanced understanding of social and racial justice, environmental and climate advocacy, human rights and equality – particularly in relation to diverse local and international contexts.
  • Collaborate: You will work with your peers on and outside your course, alongside diverse communities, media professionals and social justice advocates through applied, creative and conceptual work.
  • Learn how to navigate dynamic landscapes: Understand social, cultural and media landscapes as an advocate, changemaker, activist, and creative professional.
  • Develop a portfolio of creative and critical work: This will prepare you for the next stages in your creative career.
About London College of Communication London College of Communication (LCC) is home to future-facing creatives who explore and rethink what communication is and why it matters. Working across Design, Media and Screen, our diverse, dynamic community creates and collaborates while making a difference in wider society. Taught by experienced practitioners, our students go on to shape the creative industries by forging their own paths in experimental and thoughtful ways. Courses at London College of Communication reflect the breadth of expertise you’d find within the most diverse creative agency. With access to a range of facilities and technical spaces, we learn, research, make and innovate.

How to apply

14Jan

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:
P301
Institution code:
U65
Campus name:
London College of Communication
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9790 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9790 Year 1
Scotland £9790 Year 1
Wales £9790 Year 1
Channel Islands £9790 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9790 Year 1
EU £30890 Year 1
International £30890 Year 1

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 note that the Home tuition fee for entry in September 2026 is subject to the passing of UK government legislation to approve the increase in fees. If this is not passed, the tuition fee for 2026/27 would be £9,535. Please check the fees and funding section of your course page on our website for more information: www.arts.ac.uk/courses. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students. The International fee is correct for entry in September 2026 and is subject to change for entry in September 2027. Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of your course.
Contemporary Media Cultures at University of the Arts London - UCAS