University of South Wales

Media, Culture And Journalism

University of South WalesCardiff, United Kingdom

Course overview

The creative and cultural industries prize graduates with a deep understanding of how media works and its place in society. Our course mixes high-level theory with strong and focused practical skills, making you attractive to major film and TV broadcasters, distributors and educational institutions.

Key highlights

  • Combines high-level media theory with focused practical skills
  • Explores how media works and its place in society
  • Prepares graduates for film and TV broadcasters and distributors

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — UCAS Points: 104 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma; this is equivalent to 112
  • T-level: Pass — …HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and…
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass
  • Welsh Baccalaureate — Diploma with Grade C/B in the Skills Challenge Certificate
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
  • A-level: BCC — this is equivalent to 104
  • A-level: BC-CC — this is equivalent to 104

Scholarships

  • Chancellors International Development Scholarships

    International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

    Up to £2,500
  • Course Kit Bursaries

    We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.

  • International Office Scholarship

    Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.

  • Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

  • USW Scholarship £1000

    The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £1,000
  • USW Scholarship £250

    The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £250
  • USW Summer School

    Please contact the provider.

Careers this course leads to

  • Journalist
  • Broadcast researcher
  • Film distribution assistant
  • Media officer
  • Content producer
  • Media education officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £16,800

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 South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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