Digital Media and Communication BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
Get ready to enter the fast-paced world of digital media and communication, where creativity meets real-world impact. This top-ranking degree brings together advertising, social media, journalism, media production, and more, allowing you to explore multiple fields and build a future-proof skillset. Taught by industry experts and enriched with practical experience, this course equips you to thrive in a field that shapes how we live, work, and connect.
Broad Curriculum: Explore specialised areas, including Advertising, Media and Communication, Social Media, Media Production, Journalism, Music Journalism, Fashion Journalism, and Creative Writing Real-World Experience: Develop hands-on skills and industry connections through collaborations with leading professionals, live group projects, and practical workshops. London Location: Study in one of the world’s media capitals, immersing yourself in a vibrant and innovative landscape with unique opportunities right at your doorstep. Industry Recognition: Benefit from a programme ranked among the top seven UK degrees in media and communication, recognised for its quality and impact.
Future-Ready Skills: Balance in-depth theory with practical skills to prepare you for diverse roles in the ever-evolving media landscape. Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Specialisms include advertising, social media, journalism and media production
- Options in music journalism, fashion journalism and creative writing
- Taught by industry experts with practical workshops
- Live group projects and collaborations with leading media professionals
- Ranked among the top seven UK media and communication degrees
- Study in London, one of the world's media capitals
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D* Access to…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Social media manager
- Journalist
- Advertising executive
- Media producer
- Communications officer
- Content writer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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