University of Sunderland

BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication Full-time

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain unique insight into cultural theory, mass communication, films, TV genres, and more. Get skilled in critical analysis and build your independent judgement. Build a foundation to launch your career in the media.

This course explores and explains the diverse patterns of media. It offers a comprehensive understanding of media power, media use, and the increasing significance of media in contemporary culture and society. You'll engage with a mix of critical approaches.

These include cultural studies, communication studies, film studies, and media studies. You'll also study related topics including everyday life, popular culture, digital media cultures, cultural representation, and gender and ethnic identities and sexualities. Your studies will be enriched through activities such as cultural trips, visits, and experiences.

You'll learn from and study alongside scriptwriters, filmmakers, radio producers, and independent film producers. Many of the key books you'll learn from have been w

Key highlights

  • Combines cultural, communication, film and media studies approaches
  • Explores media power, media use and digital media cultures
  • Covers popular culture, representation, gender, ethnicity and sexualities
  • Enriched by cultural trips, visits and experiences
  • Learn alongside scriptwriters, filmmakers, radio producers and independent film producers
  • Develops critical analysis skills and independent judgement

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Dip…
  • GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500
  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200
  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500
  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Media researcher
  • Journalist
  • Public relations officer
  • Communications officer
  • Social media manager
  • Marketing executive

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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