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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Media and Communication
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Media and Communication course at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Northumbria University, Newcastle. These students are taking Media and Communication or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Media Studies | B |
| Sociology | B |
| English Literature | C |
| English Language | C |
| Business Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P305
Here's what Northumbria University, Newcastle says about its Media and Communication course.
Understanding media and communication – from creator to consumer.
BA (Hons) Media and Communication is an innovative media-based degree course that allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the concepts, ideas, practices and methods that characterise contemporary media, communication, and cultural studies. The course offers you a carefully considered mix of theory-led and hands-on learning through research-based projects, giving you a well-rounded learning experience, and equipping you with the skills you’ll need for employment.
You will:
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Critically explore the latest research surrounding the social, political, and technological issues that shape our daily lives.
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Learn about the latest technological developments that shape contemporary media industries.
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Develop skills that will equip you to work in relevant industries or to continue to postgraduate study (the course has an embedded Employability Portfolio module to help position you in an industry of your choosing post-graduation).
The teaching team is made up of research-active experts, and industry professionals who bring a wealth of experience. This combination is brought to life in our modules, which encourage students to produce dynamic academic work, and to create exciting and impactful public-facing outputs. Indeed, the teaching team's research actively changes the world around us via research papers in leading journals, books, audio-visual outputs, and impact and policy work.
Our graduates understand how media technologies and representations shape our lives, and how communication can be used to affect change in the world.
Source: Northumbria University, Newcastle
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Media and Communication at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Arts
Location
Main Site | Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Media and communication studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk
How you will be assessed
Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods, which may include lectures, seminars, problem-based workshops, case discussions, practical activities, group work and tutorials. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that will underpin your learning journey. You will have access to a Guidance Tutor with whom you can discuss any academic issues. Extensive feedback from both tutors and peers is built into the course.
Northumbria University, Newcastle student reviews
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4th year student
2 years ago
They’re nice and giving but I believe that it can always be improved
4th year student
2 years ago
Well I like the life I created but I just don’t like how unreliable the transport is from where I live although it’s something that the uni probably can’t help with
4th year student
2 years ago
Even though the tuition fees are crazy expensive, i like how our SU is providing a student pantry or other ways to financially help the students
4th year student
2 years ago
It’s okay because I only get it when I ask for it anyway
4th year student
2 years ago
I don’t live in university accommodation since it’s expensive but I’ve heard that it’s okay depending on who you’re staying with. The university facility is really nice though so I like it but I hope that they can provide free hot water.
4th year student
2 years ago
Most of my tutors are really nice and they always reply to my emails. There is also a lot of group work that’s hard because I prefer to study on my own to get a better grade.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Northumbria University, Newcastle
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 Northumbria University, Newcastle students who took the Media and Communication course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
96%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
high
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
95%
high
How well organised is your course?
89%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
72%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Northumbria University, Newcastle graduates who took Media and Communication - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£23.9k
Third year after graduation
£27k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Media and Communication.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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