Media and Communication Birmingham City University Degree level: Undergraduate
Course summary
TEF Silver
Birmingham City University has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.
Get practical, professional preparation for a career in media with our BA (Hons) Media and Communication course, accredited by Creative Skillset.
What's covered in the course?
One of the first UK media degrees, we are based in Birmingham City University's £62 million Parkside facility - the biggest media centre in the UK. You can choose to specialise in events management, journalism, music industries, new media, public relations, television, radio or take the broad Media and Communication degree. We provide specialised, sophisticated equipment for every area in our Parkside Building, including six radio studios, four TV studios, the largest free-standing green screen in Europe, editing suites, music production studios and photography studios (including a half and a full infinity cove).
Our BA (Hons) Media and Communication course mirrors the workflow of the industry, offering practical, professional preparation for a rewarding career. We are helped by strong links with many influential media organisations, to offer an industry-relevant blend of production, theory and professional studies, regardless of the pathway you choose.
The Professional and Academic Studies module prepares you for at least two placements in a media or cultural industries organisation, such as large major broadcasting corporations, national events spaces, newspapers, magazines, PR companies and local radio stations.
Teaching takes place in practical environments such as radio, TV and photography studios, editing suites, computer suites, as well as lecture theatres, seminar rooms, social learning spaces and online.
You use blogs, create wikis, and employ social media channels and other interactive media to support your work and self-development into becoming a thinking media worker.
Why Choose Us?
We allow the flexibility to opt for a general study of Media and Communication, or a specialist route in radio, television, web and new media, journalism, event and exhibition industries, music industries or public relations. All equipment in our state of the art media centre in the city is yours to use, and our research-informed teaching enables you to critically engage with contemporary debates and innovations in theory/practice. We frequently run a huge range of guest speaker masterclasses.
Across each of the undergraduate degree routes there is an equal emphasis on production, theory and professional studies. You will use blogs, create wikis and other interactive media to support work and self-development.
The School maintains close contacts with a variety of media organisations and visiting tutors and guest speakers regularly hold master class sessions to enhance and enrich students’ learning.
How to apply
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!Application codes
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.
| Course code | P910 |
|---|---|
| Institution code | B25 |
| Campus name | Parkside Building Campus |
| Campus code | C |
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 | with no sub-test below 5.5 |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Birmingham
B5 5JU
Course contact details
Visit our course pageCourse Enquiries Team
0121 331 6295