Overview

The BA in Media, Society and Culture at the University of Leicester is for those with a deep interest in the media but who are also keen to explore wider sociological questions, and who want to develop knowledge and skills relevant to jobs outside, as well as inside, the media arena.

There is no better city than Leicester to explore fundamental sociological concepts such as ethnicity, migration and social class. The University has been at the forefront of media and sociology research, with over 100 years of combined expertise in these subjects.

Key facts

This course has been designed to make the most of that expertise. We are ranked as one of the top 15 places in the UK to study Communication and Media Studies.

You will learn about a range of interdisciplinary theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of media and social issues and will obtain the ability to apply these to contemporary issues and debates.

They offer a diverse range of optional modules from both media and sociology, allowing you to tailor your degree to your personal interests.

Careers and employability

Recent graduates have gone on to work for companies such as:

American Express

Artavia Advertising

BBC

City Index

E.ON Energy

Gogglebox Entertainment

HMRC

Lloyds Bank

Sky Media

Transport for London

Web Liquid Digital Marketing

Others have gone on to further study in the following fields:

Broadcast Journalism

Journalism

Marketing

Cinema and Television

International Relations

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology in Practice

Power, Privilege and Diversity

Society in Transformation

Global Media

Creative Audiences

Live Sociology

Professionalism and Employment in the Media

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

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UCAS extra deadline

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Media Studies & Mass Media View 366 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A/AS-levels: ABB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-Level

EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B

Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points overall.

BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDM

T-Levels: Distinction, Humanities subjects preferred.

Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world.

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Tuition Fees

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20200 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 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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