University of Hull

BA (Hons) Media and Communication

University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

Course overview

We blend critical, theoretical approaches to media with creative practice across a range of platforms. Giving you the knowledge and experience you need for various careers in and beyond the creative industries. Our programme explores the relationship between society, communication, storytelling and technology.

The media industries impact nearly all aspects of our lives. And they’re always evolving. Our course covers film and TV, documentary, animation and graphic design.

So you’ll have a huge range of pathways to explore, all supported by expert tutors and industry-standard facilities. Study film and TV production, and analyse screen media. Explore the economic, cultural and historical relationship between media and society.

Examine news, documentaries and the representation of gender. And understand how media industries are organised – and what you need to do to get ahead. Get access to bootcamps, masterclasses and guest speakers.

Take advantage of local work placements as our region grows in popularity as a film location. And join our industry mentorship scheme, the Northern Media Mentors. They provide 1-to-1 advice and workshops to help prepare you for breaking into the media industries.

Welcome to Hullywood.

Key highlights

  • Blends critical media theory with creative practice across multiple platforms
  • Covers film and TV, documentary, animation and graphic design
  • Industry-standard facilities supported by expert tutors
  • Bootcamps, masterclasses and guest speakers from the media industries
  • Local work placements in a region popular as a film location
  • 1-to-1 advice and workshops through the Northern Media Mentors scheme

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — For this course, you'll need 112 UCAS points.
  • BTEC: DMM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 112 UCAS points A LEVELS BBC BTEC DMM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points

Scholarships

  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000

  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Film and TV production assistant
  • Documentary researcher
  • Journalist
  • Graphic designer
  • Animator
  • Communications officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,945 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 Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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