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Media Studies with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS

Course summary

Overview Media shapes our lives, today more than ever before. As the world becomes increasingly connected and fast-paced, studying Media Studies has never been more relevant and important. At UEA, we’ve created an exciting course designed to equip you with the critical and creative skills needed to thrive in today’s digital workplace. Our friendly and supportive academic team combines world-leading researchers and experienced media professionals. Their cutting-edge insights in media analysis and creative industry practice offer you a powerful blend of expert knowledge and practical skills. You'll engage with essential concepts, theories and debates in media studies as well as hone your media production skills. This could be in film or TV production, podcasting, radio, or other digital media forms. Our dedicated resource for digital creativity, known as BLOC, provides access to state-of-the-art media technologies, including UEA’s Television Studio and Media Suite, enabling you to develop skills in using a variety of media tools. You'll also have the chance to gain real-world experience through our internship scheme which provides opportunities to work and network with industry professionals. Norwich is a vibrant regional media hub, and previous students have interned at a range of companies, both local (e.g., Eastern Daily Press, Forward) and international (Warner Bros). On this course, you’ll also spend your third year in an industry placement, gaining invaluable work experience in an area of your choice. Across the degree, you'll develop many transferable skills equipping you for a wide range of careers in the creative industries and beyond. These include skills in communication and creative thinking, research and analysis, media production, as well as teamworking and leadership. Previous graduates have gone on to work across the media and cultural sectors and the course is especially relevant to careers in digital and social media, film and television, videogames, journalism, publishing, advertising, marketing, press and public relations. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk


How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Course code:
P30P
Institution code:
E14
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C. UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS score of 6.0 overall with minimum of 5.5 in all components

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing) We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

English Language equivalencies

https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
International £22000* 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

Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Media Studies with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS