Course summary
Learn the skills required for a professional career in the changing fields of media and communications. Know you’re interested in communications but not a 100% sure what career? Edinburgh Napier University has more than 20 years' experience in teaching professional communication. Prepare for employment or postgraduate study in disciplines such as mass communications, advertising, public relations, marketing, journalism, media and digital communication, with this broad communications degree professionally recognised by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA). Whether you choose to start in year one or join via direct entry from college into the second or third year, the Mass Communications degree will give you the opportunity to explore a variety of career options and find the best fit for you. Choose choice, choose Edinburgh Napier. We are a the #1 UK modern university for Communication and Media studies - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- W121
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
Scottish Higher - BBCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
T Level - P
Mimimum Year 2 Entry Pass HNC in Media related subject with B in the Graded Unit - Advertising and PR, Media and Communication, Events Management. Other HNCs where primary subject areas include Advertising, PR, Marketing, Branding etc. will be considered individually. Mimimum Year 3 Entry Pass HND in Media related subject with B in the Graded Unit - Advertising and PR, Media and Communication, Events Management Other HNDs where primary subject areas include Advertising, PR, Marketing, Branding etc. will be considered individually. * Literary subjects accepted are: Modern Studies, History, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, Theology, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Geography, Latin and Classics, A Level Government and Politics, A Level Classical Civilisation, A Level Drama.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - CCCC
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17520 | Year 1 |
| International | £17520 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ