Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If you scroll through Instagram or swipe through TikTok, if you download the latest music or sneer at adverts, if you binge on Disney+ or want to be an influencer, then Media and Communications is the degree for you. We’ll help you design web content, write sizzling copy and explore the techniques of advertising and public relations. We’ll show you how you to reach and communicate with the most appropriate audience. The world of media and communications is ever-changing and endlessly fascinating. For example, look at how social media is used by politicians to win votes or by environmentalists to protest against the climate crisis. For better or worse, we are a connected planet – and through this course you’ll find your place in it. You'll be able to study the areas of the media that most interest you. From social media and creative digital production to publishing, advertising and branding, you'll gain a solid skillset that will give you the confidence to forge your own career in this exciting industry. You'll develop research skills on projects and campaigns and explore different aspects of media and communications in depth. There will be opportunities to enhance your career prospects by undertaking a work placement. Recent placements have been completed with the BBC, The Body Shop, London Film Festival, Northern & Shell Media and a range of smaller media and communications companies. Top reasons to study with us
- 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects in the subject area of Communications and Media Studies. Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2023.
- Our course has Partner University status with the Public Relations and Communications Association.
- 90% of our Media and Communications students were in jobs or further study 15 months after finishing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022.
Modules
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P300
- Institution code:
- C10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14500 | Year 1 |
| International | £14500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees above are for the 2023/24 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2023/24.
In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees):
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
The University’s 2023/24 Overseas tuition fees for International students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2023/24 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU