BA Media and Communication

Northumbria University’s BA Media and Communication is a three-year undergraduate course that teaches students to handle projects in the Media industry, which involves written and verbal communication methods. Students will learn mixing and mastering, public speaking, digital marketing, and communication strategies to convey a message to an audience.

During this course, industry professionals would be invited to address students, provide mentorships, work placements, and incentives to help them reach their goals and become changemakers in society. Additionally, students develop specialist knowledge of the ideas that showcase media’s importance. Media studies at Northumbria is also ranked 4th in the UK for learning resources, which makes it a worthwhile degree for students who want the latest research on the socio-political and technological issues from around the world.

Learning is through lectures, seminars, and excursions. Assessment methods include projects, assignments, periodic tests, and examinations.

Northumbria University is one of the most sought-after institutions in the UK, known for its practical learning and commitment to academic excellence and student welfare. The university offers undergraduate courses to prepare students for the workforce; the environment also provides a work-play setting to help students avoid burnout. Additionally, the Art and Design at Northumbria is ranked 4th in the UK for research power.

Grade Requirements

• Candidates require 112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications, which may comprise: T-level, A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

English Requirements

• International applicants must have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5, or an accredited equivalent.

The annual tuition fee for international students enrolled in the BA Media and Communication at Northumbria University is £19,350 for the 2025/26 academic session.

Northumbria University provides scholarships and bursaries to assist students with the cost of tuition. For instance, the Northumbria UK International Scholarship offers up to £3,000 towards tuition fees. 

The International Undergraduate funding provides tuition fee reductions for international students based on their academic achievements. There are also London bursaries available, alongside external awards like the Chevening, DAAD, and Commonwealth Scholarships.

Graduates of the BA Media and Communication from Northumbria University can work as:

• Media Producer
• Digital Communication Executive
• Public Relations Officer
• Content Creator / Social Media Manager
• Journalist / Reporter
• Communications Officer

Applications for this degree should be made through UCAS. For personalised advice on the admissions process, please contact the AHZ counsellors.