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UndergraduateCourse summary
Overview Entertainment and information media now influence almost every part of our lives, while the emergence of global communication technologies has changed how we consume, create and share media across social, cultural, geographic, political and economic divides. Set yourself up for a career as a global media professional capable of navigating this challenging yet exciting environment on this Global Communication and Media dual degree. You'll study in Portsmouth and spend a year at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. Course highlights
- Discover how effective communication can contribute to a more tolerant and inclusive society
- Explore the latest professional techniques and methodologies used by national and international journalists, film directors, broadcasters and media professionals
- Use the latest digital technologies and facilities such as a fully equipped newsroom and broadcasting studios
- Learn from expert staff with industry-relevant experience who are engaged in research projects that analyse and inform the future of communication and media
- Boost your CV with opportunities to go on work placements and work on projects with local, national and global organisations
- BA (Hons) Media and Journalism
- BA (Hons) Screen Media and Cultural Studies
- journalism
- media research
- film and video production/direction
- scriptwriting
- broadcasting – scheduling, video editing, production management
- public relations
- marketing
- corporate communications
- advertising
- Sky
- Premier League Productions
- Disney UK
- Discovery UK
- Cosmopolitan
- Vogue
- BBC
- Channel 4
Modules
The modules you study will depend which pathway you choose: Screen, Media and Cultural Studies or Media and Journalism. You can see a full list of modules for each year on the course page on the University of Portsmouth website – follow the 'Visit our course page' link at the bottom of this page.
Assessment method
- practical assessments
- blog, video and infographic submissions
- essays
- portfolios
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- P900
- Institution code:
- P80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
CLEARING INFORMATION – Our entry requirements may be different during Clearing, so please contact us on 023 9284 8000 to discuss your options
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17200 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship
Placement Year and Year abroad:
UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 |
EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)|
International (Non-EU) – £1,900.
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.
For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
Clearing contact details
Contact us about ClearingUniversity Admissions Centre - Clearing
023 9284 8000
Additional information
Clearing Hotline opening hours: Thursday 17th August - 08:00 - 20:00 Friday 18th August - 08:00 - 19:00 Saturday 19th August - 10:00 - 15:00 Sunday 20th August - Closed Monday 21st onwards - 09:00 - 16:00