Communication & Media
Bournemouth UniversityCommunication & Media BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, based in Poole, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
104 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Are you fascinated by global challenges, media coverage, social issues and marketing communication? Are you inspired to create social media content, multimedia journalism and promotion strategies? Then explore the exciting field of Communication & Media.
Why study BA (Hons) Communication & Media?
- You will develop a critical understanding of the role of communication & media in culture and society, ranging from journalism, advertising, public relations, and marketing to political discourse, the rise of social media and 'influencers', and efforts to increase awareness of social issues and global challenges.
- Explore communication theories that can be applied across any media platform including cultural narratives and audience theories
- Work on live briefs with local charities such as Volunteer Centre Dorset, The Pantry Partnership, GECCO – Early Years Childcare Environment and Dorset Road Safety
- Work at prestigious companies across a range of industries as placement students and graduates – including Nintendo, Adobe, Mercedes, and Walt Disney
- You will have opportunities to publish your creative, news and feature writing across our student platforms: Fresher Publishing and Nerve Media
- You’ll be career-ready with 88% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023)
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,000
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Poole
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ