Overview

The media and communication industry has a widespread influence on the world around us, and this Media and Communication (Hons) BA degree from De Montfort University helps enable you to be a part of that revolution.

By studying both the theory and practice of media and communications, this course can equip you with the skills and insights required to be successful in the media environment. This can enable you to progress into diverse careers in sectors such as PR, journalism, marketing, entertainment, international relations, politics and education. A modern focus in the teaching of this course enables students to adapt to changes and developments in industry and proficiently use the most up-to-date technology.

Graduate Careers

Media and Communications graduates have gone on to work for Cosmopolitan, the BBC, CBeebies, Mentorn Media.
In addition, graduates have pursued careers in the public and private sectors and have gone on to work in advertising, SEO, sales, TV production, journalism, independent media, film, teaching and public relations. These are all professions where knowledge of the media and good, critical communication skills are valued.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media and Communication

Media Discourse

Media, Gender and Identity

Television Studies

Journalism

Political Communication

Public Relations

New Media: Design and Production

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 128 other Bachelors in Digital 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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally 104 UCAS points from at least two A-levels, or
BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM
Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or equivalent.

Alternative qualifications include:

Pass in the QAA-accredited Access to HE with English GCSE required as a separate qualification
It is normally required that students have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.
International Baccalaureate: 24+ points

More requirements:

Download and complete the international application form
A copy of your qualifications
A copy of your English language certificate
A personal statement of at least 500 words explaining why you want to study your chosen course at DMU and any additional information that will support your application
A copy of your passport
One reference

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Tuition Fees

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16250 GBP / year

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9535 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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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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