BA Media and Business Management

The BA (Hons) in Media and Business Management at the University of Derby is a Joint Honours degree that integrates two exciting areas of study. Along with learning vital business and management skills, you are going to explore a variety of media, such as films, TV shows, news, and digital media. The goal of this course is to prepare you for a variety of employment opportunities in the business and media sectors by giving you transferable skills in communication, problem-solving, research, and critical thinking.

You will get the chance to obtain practical experience through field trips, industry-driven projects, and an optional year of placement. After your first year, you can decide whether to major in one area or study both equally because the course gives flexibility. 

Located in the centre of England, the University of Derby is an advanced, modern university. Derby University, which is ranked in the Top 50 UK institutions, is renowned for its employability-focused curriculum and industry-relevant curriculum. Many of its faculty members are working professionals who contribute practical knowledge to the classroom to help students acquire the skills that employers value. The institution has won awards including Institution of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards 2020, demonstrating its dedication to ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality education.

Derby provides a friendly and multicultural academic environment for its more than 1,700 international students from 100 different nations. The city itself has a thriving social environment, great transit connections, and is safe, welcoming, and reasonably priced. To help them succeed, students also get award-winning housing and a wide range of support services, such as personal tutoring and airport pickups.

Your application can be taken into consideration by the institution if you have relevant job experience or other qualifications. Applicants who fit certain requirements, such as having caregiving experience or being separated from their families, can also receive contextual offers.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants must have 112 UCAS points, which can be obtained with credentials such as BBC at A Level, a Merit at T Level, or a Pass in an Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits (including 45 at Level 3, with a minimum of 15 Distinctions, 24 Merits, and 6 Passes). 

English Proficiency

IELTS: 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each skill area (for non-native English speakers).

The annual tuition cost for the full-time study (2025–2026) is £9,535 for students in the UK. The full-time degree costs £16,900 for international students in 2025–2026. Although many resources, including access to LinkedIn Learning and Adobe Creative Cloud memberships, are included in your fees, there may be additional expenses for books and optional field trips.

The University of Derby provides a variety of scholarships and bursaries to help students. This includes:

• Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: For outstanding students.

• Care Leavers Bursary: For students who have previously been in care.

• Estranged Students Bursary: For students separated from their families.

For additional information, go to the university's scholarship page.

Graduates from the BA (Hons) Media and Business Management in the UK are well-prepared for a number of careers, including:

• Project Manager
• Content Creator
• Marketing Executive
• Communications/PR Specialist
• Social Media Manager

Students who complete the requisite modules will also get a CMI Diploma (Chartered Management Institute), which will give them an extra professional certification to help them further their careers.

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.