University of Gloucestershire

Communications and Media BA (Hons)

University of GloucestershirePark, Cheltenham

Course overview

If you want to learn how to create powerful messages that deliver real influence; create podcasts and videos, and produce social media campaigns with impact – then this is the course for you. Our communications & media studies courses are ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects and 3rd for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2026. If you feel strongly about climate change or social equality, or you want to understand the nature of celebrity and power, this course will give

Key highlights

  • Learn to create persuasive messages that deliver real influence
  • Hands-on production of podcasts and videos
  • Plan and produce impactful social media campaigns
  • Ranked 2nd in UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2026)
  • Ranked 3rd in UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2026)
  • Explore climate change, social equality, celebrity and power through media

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-120 — UCAS Tariff: 96-120 points

Scholarships

  • Global Scholarships

    £1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £1,500
  • Progression Partner Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sports Global Excellence Scholarship

    The value of the scholarship will be £7,500 (spread over the 3 years) for Undergraduate students and £5,000 for Postgraduate students.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Please contact the provider.

  • Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    £7,500 tuition fee waiver split over the three years of tuition fee.

    Up to £7,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Communications Officer
  • Social Media Manager
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Content Producer
  • Podcast Producer
  • Digital Marketing Executive

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £9,535

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

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