University of Kent

Media - BA (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

From cancel culture to digital activism, AI to algorithms - our Media BA explores all aspects of media and culture. This course combines digital content production with the study of how media shapes the world around us, preparing you for a career in the creative and cultural industries. You’ll get hands-on, creating your own films, podcasts, marketing pitches and portfolios.

There’s plenty of opportunity to explore and experiment with different formats. Customise your degree to explore your interests with modules on social media, podcasting, gaming, celebrity culture, fan studies, film-making, film marketing, and more. And experiment with media formats of your own in our industry-standard facilities.

Our professional links and commitment to employability mean you’ll graduate with not just a degree, but a portfolio of skills and experiences that prepare you for diverse careers across the creative industries. You’ll hear from industry professionals and make key contacts in organisations such as Google, the BBC and The Guardian at careers events, seminars and conferences. You’ll also develop valuable critical thinking and analytical skills, exploring the impact of social media on our everyday lives and asking how we can use digital media to change the world for the better.

Choose to add a Year in Television and Online Broadcasting and you'll add a year of real work experience to your CV. You'll learn how to make content for TV, online and social media channels alongside experienced professionals.

Key highlights

  • Hands-on creation of films, podcasts, marketing pitches and portfolios
  • Modules include social media, podcasting, gaming, fan studies and film-making
  • Industry-standard facilities for experimenting with your own media formats
  • Careers events with professionals from organisations like Google, BBC, The Guardian
  • Optional Year in Television and Online Broadcasting with real work experience
  • Critical study of social media's impact and digital media for change

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BBB — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BCC — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC DMM Contextual offer: MMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: MMM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — IB 120 tariff points - typically H5 H6 H6 or equivalent.
  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — Contextual offer: 104 tariff points - typically H5 H5 H6 or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Careers this course leads to

  • Content producer
  • Social media manager
  • Podcast producer
  • Film-maker
  • Marketing executive
  • Broadcast assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,500 per year

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

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