BA (Hons) Communication and Media
Bournemouth UniversityTalbot Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Interested in managing social media for top brands, producing podcasts, creating digital strategies, or publishing compelling stories and content? This 2-year accelerated degree gets you career-ready for the fast-moving communication and media industries.
Key highlights
- Accelerated two-year degree for fast-moving communication and media industries
- Optional four-week placement to gain industry experience
- Covers social media management, podcast production and digital strategy
- Develops skills in publishing compelling stories and content
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — For September 2026 entry: 112-128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC-ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
- A-level: BBC-ABB — including a minimum of 2
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM to DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
Scholarships
BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.
Careers this course leads to
- Social media manager
- Podcast producer
- Digital strategist
- Content creator
- Communications officer
- Content editor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,750 | International: £24,150
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 Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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