University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Media and Communications

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Learn how the 21st century professional media industry works in the age of AI Accredited by PRCA (Public Relations and Communications Association) Acquire expertise in a range of areas: journalism, film, social media and PR Do you want to develop cutting-edge skills in journalism, public relations, and content creation across a range of social media and digital platforms? On the BA (Hons) Media and Communications course you’ll practice real journalism and PR in a world of social media, podcasts, video, and AI to prepare you for today’s fast-paced media landscape. As a BA (Hons) Media and Communications graduate from Herts, you’ll develop strong skills in communication, production, research, writing, interviewing, and presenting.

These transferable skills are highly valued across industries

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA)
  • Explores how the professional media industry works in the age of AI
  • Covers journalism, film, social media and public relations
  • Practise real journalism and PR across podcasts, video and social media
  • Builds communication, production, research, writing, interviewing and presenting skills

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language, Mathematics

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

  • Journalist
  • Public relations officer
  • Social media manager
  • Content creator
  • Communications officer
  • Podcast producer

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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