Overview

In the Media and Sociology (Hons) program at University of Derby you’ll also develop your creativity through the planning, design and creation of media projects, learning essential skills in script or treatment writing, digital video and editing. You will bring Sociology to life through work placements, community engagement, an active student society, and fascinating guest speakers and relevant study visits to bring to life the many applications of the subject.

Careers

You will be well-suited to roles in:

Politics
Content Creation
Marketing
Communications and Public Relations
Social Media
The wider creative industries
Law
Public Administration.

In fact, the research and communication skills you'll graduate with, are transferable to a huge variety of graduate-level jobs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media, Culture and Society

Making Modern Britain

Media Industries

Analysing Media

Kittens, Cupcakes, and Capitalism: A User’s Guide to the 21st Century

The Sociology of Politics and Protest

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Digital Media View 526 other Bachelors in Sociology 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points: 112
A Level: BBC
T Level: Merit
BTEC: DMM
GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 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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Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Derby

Funding

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