Keele University

Media and Communications BA (Hons)

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

Media plays a pivotal role in shaping our society, our worldview, and our sense of self. The BA Media and Communications programme at Keele will equip you with the essential tools to critically understand, analyse, and research the media, while empowering you to harness its potential for creative communication and impactful storytelling, preparing you for a successful career in the creative industries and many related fields.

Key highlights

  • Learn to critically understand, analyse and research the media
  • Develop creative communication and impactful storytelling skills
  • Option to add an international or placement year

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit
  • BTEC: DMM — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit
  • T-level: Merit — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit

Scholarships

  • Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships

    A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.

  • International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship

    Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

    Up to £1,000
  • Placement Bursary Initiative

    The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.

  • The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)

    Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.

    Up to £3,000
  • Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)

    Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Media researcher
  • Communications officer
  • Content producer
  • Public relations officer
  • Digital marketing executive
  • Journalist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £18,200

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

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