Overview

Mass Communications contains an equal combination of practical and theoretical skills – as found in our Journalism and Public Relations degrees – with academic study of media, film and culture.

On the practical side, modules include ‘News Journalism’, ‘Scriptwriting’ and ‘New Media’. As part of daily drop-in sessions, professional journalists are on hand to provide professional input into your work.

On the theory side, modules include ‘Media Studies’, ‘Cultural Theory and ‘Popular Culture’ and ‘Film Studies’.

Career ready

The Mass Communications (Top-Up) (Hons) programme of the University of Sunderland prepares you for a wide range of careers in newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, Public Relations and new media industries. It is also highly relevant to many positions in industry, commerce and the Civil Service, as well as to jobs in the arts and voluntary sectors.

Career opportunities

Recent graduates from Sunderland have gained jobs with employers such as:

BBC (including Radio 1)

Channel 4

Sky TV

MTV

The Guardian

Regional newspapers

PR companies

You could also choose to continue your studies with a Masters degree at the University of Sunderland.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Popular Media Formats
Professional Media Practice
Communication and Cultures
Global Media Societies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 181 other Bachelors in Journalism in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The typical entry requirement is the successful completion of one of the following:
BTEC HND in a subject related to mass communications
Foundation Degree in a subject related to mass communications
240 credits or equivalent of a recognised UK undergraduate award in a relevant subject.
We'll consider applications from applicants who don't hold one of the qualifications in the list above but who do have relevant experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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