Overview

The Media and Communications (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides a comprehensive foundation in digital storytelling, critical thinking, and professional media production. This degree is uniquely designed to empower students to become specialists in fields such as sport, music, film, and social media. By combining academic rigour with practical application, the curriculum ensures students are ready for the evolving demands of the global communications industry.

Why Media and Communications (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

Cardiff is home to one of the largest creative industry sectors outside of London, providing an ideal backdrop for media studies. As an Adobe Creative Campus, the university grants students full access to the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, including Photoshop and Premiere Pro. Facilities include a dedicated podcasting studio and a modern media suite, allowing for high-quality multimedia production. Students also benefit from strong industry links with organisations like ITV Wales and Cardiff Rugby.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 16000 per year
National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build core competencies in year one before moving into specialist production and professional placements. Modules may include:

Meaning in Media
Media, Culture and Society
Journalism
PR and Communications
Creative Digital Design
Mobile Filmmaking
The Media Business
TV Times
Radical Cinema

Careers with Media and Communications (Hons)

Graduates are equipped for diverse roles within journalism, public relations, digital marketing, and content creation. Many alumni have secured positions at prestigious organisations such as the BBC, Nike, Arsenal FC, and Network Rail. The programme also fosters entrepreneurial skills, supporting students who wish to launch their own media ventures or work as freelance journalists. Additionally, the digital portfolio developed during the course serves as a vital tool for demonstrating technical proficiency to future employers.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure:

Year one: key theoretical and practice-based approaches to the study and creation of media at degree level.

Year two: develops subjects in more depth with specific modules targeting journalism, media industries, and continued analyses of film, TV and digital media.

Year in industry: The option of spending a year in industry between the 2nd and final years allow you the option to complete the degree with a level of practical experience.

Year three/Year four: continues to specialise in the study - and creation - of media content, but will also carry out an independent project, as agreed with a project supervisor.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

For Undergraduate applicants we also accept applications from (UCAS), up until the end of June, and through Clearing via UCAS after June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 194 other Bachelors in Communication Studies 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

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72

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 104

Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Preferably five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics – Numeracy.
English Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.
A level subjects: Minimum three A levels to include grades CCC. No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as a third subject.
BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM
T Level: Merit.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2. No specific subjects required. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4.
Scottish Advanced Highers: Grade DD.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time

UK: £ 330 per 10 credits module

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

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

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