Communication & Media (with Foundation Year option) Bournemouth University (BU)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | 3 - 5 years | September | £9790.00 year per | £20685.00 year per |
September 2026 entry:
- £9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
- £20,685 per year (Int'l)
- Foundation Year: £5,760 per year (UK, ROI & CI) £18,700 (Int'l)
- Placement year: The placement year tuition fee is determined by the year you are on placement and your level of study. It is a reduced fee which will not exceed 20% of the standard annual University tuition fee (UK, ROI & CI) for the academic year you complete your placement.
For fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding
Course overview
Communication and media affects everything from identities on social media to global challenges such as 'fake news', political division, and climate change. You’ll gain the expertise to understand, analyse, and produce effective communication strategies.
Why study BA (Hons) Communication and Media at BU?
- Develop a critical understanding of the role the media plays in culture and society, ranging from the rise of the 'influencer' to the promotion of social issues
- Explore communication theories that can be applied across any media platform including narrative structures and audience theories
- Work on live briefs with local charities such as Volunteer Centre Dorset, The Pantry Partnership, GECCO – Early Years Childcare Environment and Dorset Road Safety
- Work at prestigious companies across a range of industries as placement students and graduates – including Nintendo, Adobe, Mercedes, and Walt Disney
- Publish news and features across our student platforms: Fresher Publishing and Nerve Media.
Careers: On this course, you will develop an interdisciplinary, practical skillset in multimedia design and production – including audio, video, scriptwriting and online publishing. You’ll have access to industry-standard software and technical production facilities on campus, including HD TV and radio studios.
Entry requirements
For September 2026 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. All subjects considered.
Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2026 entry:
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China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
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France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
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Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
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India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
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Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
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Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%
For September 2026 entry: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent.
Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2026 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.
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