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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Media and Communications
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Media and Communications course at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
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A level
Grade combinations totalling 104 points considered with a minimum CCC
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University. These students are taking Media and Communications or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Media Studies | C |
| English Literature | C |
| Film Studies | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P1M3
Here's what Cardiff Metropolitan University says about its Media and Communications course.
Do you have a passion for storytelling or writing about issues that matter to you? Have you ever thought about the impact the media is having on you, society and culture? Or created a campaign that is both visually appealing and impactful?
This BA (Hons) Media and Communications degree at Cardiff Met is uniquely designed to bridge theory and practice by developing your digital design, critical thinking, and media writing skills. The degree enables you to develop knowledge and skills that are essential for a career in the media, marketing and communications industries.
From becoming a researcher or policy maker, to working as a content creator for an organisation or charity, to being your own boss as a media owner or freelance journalist, this degree works with you to draw upon your own interests, empowering you to become a specialist in your chosen field. This could include the fields of sport, music, film, TV, gaming, social media, or science to name just a few.
The second-year placement and related optional modules, as well as collaborative projects and real-world simulations, are embedded throughout the degree to ensure that you will gain invaluable work experience and opportunities to develop your entrepreneurial competencies.
As an Adobe Creative Campus, you will have access to the Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Express software, as well as other excellent on-site facilities such as our podcasting studio and media suite. Upon completion, not only will you have a degree certificate and an abundance of invaluable work-based experiences, but you will also have a digital portfolio of work to show to future employers.
Source: Cardiff Metropolitan University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Department of Humanities
Location
Cardiff Met - Cyncoed | Cardiff
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Media and communication studies
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £16,000 per year |
| International | £16,000 per year |
Cardiff Metropolitan University student reviews
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2nd year student
1 year ago
The Student Union has always been active, trying to organise events in which all students can participate.
2nd year student
1 year ago
It is a great university and city for students who like to party, but if you don't, it can be a little difficult and lonely to find other things to do.
2nd year student
1 year ago
The university is great at acknowledging financial difficulties with a variety of support available. For example, free breakfast. In addition, the university offers a Met-Rider Bus Pass, which is u00a3200 for the year, which helps to save a lot of money. But this year they offered it for u00a3100 to...
2nd year student
1 year ago
There is a great amount of support available at the university. It is just up to you to go and apply for it and take the opportunities available.
2nd year student
1 year ago
University accommodation is excellent but is only available for the first year. There are wardens available 24 hours a day if there is anything you may need in an emergency and cleaners who come once a week. The libraries are okay. They are quite small, but there are plenty of places outside the lib...
2nd year student
1 year ago
I feel it is a very unique course that you are unlikely to find at another university. If you aspire to work and support those with special needs or vulnerable backgrounds, it's a great course that allows you in the second year to explore topic areas more in your internet areas.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Cardiff Metropolitan University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Cardiff Metropolitan University students who took the Media and Communications course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
100%
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Teaching on my course
100%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
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Learning opportunities
95%
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Learning opportunities
95%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
88%
low
Academic support
88%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
75%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
88%
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Organisation and management
88%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
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How well organised is your course?
92%
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Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
94%
high
Student voice
94%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
92%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
83%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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