Mass Communications

University of Hertfordshire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communicationsJournalism

A-Level Entry

BBC - BBB

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

About this course

A Mass Communications degree produces media professionals for the 21st century. This degree will help you to become part of a growing employment sector in creative media industries. You will initially study Media Cultures and three other related subjects from a range of six complementary disciplines. In your second year and final year have opportunities to specialise in two or more subjects as you progress. Further information on the modules offered and what our students say about the degree.

Employers really value graduates who can assimilate information, communicate with clarity and empathy, and work as part of a team. You will develop and refine these skills and also gain the specialist knowledge you need to compete in today’s job market.

This course will prepare you for a variety of careers such as the new media, branding, marketing and advertising companies, public relations consultancies, journalism, media broadcasting, information and communication agencies, film production, education, publishing, fundraising, the civil and diplomatic service, and international organisations.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC - BBB
UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
BTEC DMM - DDM

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Hatfield

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Hatfield

Full-time with time abroad

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Hatfield

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1133 Public relations and communications directors
2432 Marketing and commercial managers
3116 Planning, process and production technicians
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3412 Authors, writers and translators
4135 Library clerks and assistants

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
Hatfield
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications, Journalism