Study location	United Kingdom, Portsmouth
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	P300

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 169 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. port.ac.uk/..courses/ba-hons-media-studies

Overview

Are you interested in how the media influences individuals and societies, from newspapers and television, to social networks?

This BA (Hons) Media Studies degree course gives you the knowledge and skills to expertly dissect the media and put what you learn into creative or critical practice. You’ll explore entertainment and identity in the media to help you better understand our society and your place in it.

At the end of the course you’ll be well set to start a media career in areas such as journalism, marketing and publishing. You’ll also learn creative and transferable skills that you can put to work in any industry.

Career opportunities

The communication, research, writing and critical thinking skills you learn on this course will be valuable to employers in any industry.

Previous graduates have gone on to work in areas such as:

media research
public relations and marketing
journalism
publishing
new media development

Some of our alumni have gone on to work for big names such as the BBC, Warner Bros and Universal Pictures International. Roles our graduates have taken on include:

production manager
sound and vision engineer
film/video producer
advertising journalist
assistant publicist
PR and communications officer

You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level or set up a business with help and support from the University.