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Media and Communication at Kingston University - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • Our curriculum covers the most recent developments in media technologies, industries, and cultures, both locally and globally.
  • Develop a portfolio of multi-media works through authentic assessments based on real-world contexts.
  • A diverse and multicultural learning environment with a student body from different backgrounds, countries, occupations and experience of media.
About this course The course is suitable for all professions in the media industries. It covers a wide range of communications, marketing, PR, advocacy, problem-solving, and creative skills. A critical understanding of today’s media landscape and communication practices enables you to develop a versatile and rich portfolio of media works while investigating new developments in analogue and digital media and in emerging fields, such as the VR industry, algorithmic governance, experience design, social media psychology, and digital content creation. Through option modules, and the choice between a written or practice-based dissertation, you can research chosen areas in greater depth under the supervision of academic mentors and personal tutors. Example modules
  • From Mass Media to New Media
  • Film Adaptation
  • TV Production
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Modules

Example modules: From Mass Media to New Media; Film Adaptation; TV Production. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises practical (e.g. presentations, audio/video production) and coursework (e.g. essays, position papers, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation). The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows, though depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose: Type of assessment: Coursework: 100%

Entry requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree in a Humanities subject (Film, Media Studies, Languages, History, English, etc) or in the History of Art, Fine Art or other studio-based subjects which include an art historical or contextual studies component, or another area appropriate to the degree. Consideration is also given to non-standard entrants with relevant work experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and intellectual achievement required to undertake the course.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £9350 Year 1
England £5423 Year 1
Northern Ireland £5423 Year 1
Scotland £5423 Year 1
Wales £5423 Year 1
International £9350 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 visit the course provider webpage for further information regarding additional course costs.
Media and Communication at Kingston University - UCAS