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Media Communications at University of the Arts London - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

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

Course summary

BA (Hons) Media Communications is focused on the social and cultural impact of digital media forms and will help you develop a critical understanding of new communications technologies. Responding to ongoing transformations in the field, this course will prepare you to live in media-saturated contexts and successfully work in or with the media and creative communications industries. You’ll develop the creative and critical skills needed to evaluate and make sense of media, and to create dynamic and effective communications across a range of sectors. 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? Throughout the course, you will:

  • gain an in-depth, critical understanding of the historical and contemporary development of communication industries and digital media in a global context
  • make choices to develop your subject interests across different option units
  • develop creative multimedia skills in audio, visual and digital communications across platforms and for a variety of audiences
  • recognise and assess the dynamics of social and technological change relating to complex media systems, platforms, industries and technologies in local and global contexts
  • interact with industry and academic leaders through lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips, and other teaching and learning activities
  • learn investigative techniques, tools and methods for high-quality, independent research and creative work
  • work collaboratively with peers on and outside your course
  • graduate with a portfolio of creative and critical work and an advanced understanding of the field, you’ll be prepared for professional life in or alongside the media and creative communications sectors.
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:
P302
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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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £30890 Year 1
International £30890 Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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 Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year have yet to be determined, and the fees listed above for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands are for 2025 entry. More information about tuition fees for entry in 2026/27 will be published in due course, with further information about tuition fees at UAL available on our website: https://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-tuition-fees
Media Communications at University of the Arts London - UCAS