University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Mass Communications

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Learn from industry experts and leading academics in film, public relations, AI, and emerging media Accredited by PRCA (Public Relations and Communications Association) Customise your degree Are you interested in building skills in creative communication across social and digital media, growing audiences and generating engagement with key topics that are important to you? With a BA (Hons) Mass Communications degree you’ll learn to use film, PR and content creation to tell engaging stories and see how they shape today’s media world. As a BA (Hons) Mass Communications student, you will develop strong skills in communication, production, research, writing, and presenting.

These transferable skills are highly valued across industries that depend on social media, content management and public o

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA)
  • Taught by industry experts and academics in film, PR and AI
  • Use film, PR and content creation to tell engaging stories
  • Develop production, research, writing and presenting skills
  • Flexible structure lets you customise your degree
  • Sandwich option adds a placement year

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72-168 — Typical offer: 112-120 72 - 168 UCAS points IB - 72 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above. Find out more about international application requirements. GCSE Maths grade 4 (D) and English Language grade 4 (C) or above. The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students…
  • GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics, English Language

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Public relations officer
  • Social media manager
  • Content creator
  • Digital marketing executive
  • Communications officer
  • Content manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

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

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