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Media Studies at University of Brighton - UCAS

Course summary

If you are curious about how media shapes and disrupts our connected world, our Media Studies degree is for you. At Brighton, you will explore a diverse, decolonised curriculum that covers everything from media production and film to ethics, journalism, and political communication. Our supportive team of research-active lecturers and industry pros will guide you to become an innovative leader in the media world. The compulsory second-year placement means you will gain real-world experience, giving you a competitive edge. Plus, Brighton is a major media hub, so studying here means you’re right where the action is, surrounded by digital innovation and creativity. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Graduate ready to take on a wide variety of roles across the media industry, from PR to production, marketing to presenting.
  • The subject matter is a fascinating and ever-evolving mix – you will examine how the media industry in detail, investigating social, cultural, economic, political and technological changes.
  • Excellent work placements organised by our dedicated placements team.
  • Opportunities to work on live industry projects.
  • Choose from option modules in areas such as branding, journalism, public relations and sustainability enabling you to tailor your degree to your specific career ambitions.
  • Brighton is a fast-growing creative media hub and home to a thriving cultural scene.
  • The course team are experts in their field who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with a new generation of media and music professionals.
  • Develop valuable transferable skills including practical media skills, critical thinking and writing, independent research and analysis and excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.

Modules

Year 1 Producing and Consuming Digital Media Media and Popular Culture Critical Approaches to Media 1 Critical Approaches to Media 2 Options* Video Production 1 Photographic Practice 1 Understanding Audiences: Theory and Context Film, Language and History Year 2 Visual Media Culture Media Placement Social Media for Activist and Community Groups Research Methods and Methodology Options* Video Production 2 Specialist Portfolio Media Ethics and Professional Practice Podcasting Photographic Practice 2 Brands and Public Relations Film Studies Genre and Narrative Final year Dissertation Global Challenges Politics and Political Communication Options* Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Culture Television Production Media Law and Policy Digital Media Marketing and Innovation Screening the Unreal: Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy Deconstructing the Nation: Empire and Race in the Twenty-first Century Critical Approaches to the Videogame *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
P300
Institution code:
B72
Campus name:
Brighton
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Student Outcomes

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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 £17250 Year 1
International £17250 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

The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher. *Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Media Studies at University of Brighton - UCAS