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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Media Communications (with Professional Placement Year)
Bath Spa University - Locksbrook Campus, UK
GBP 19330
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
6
IELTS
72
TOEFL
65%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Gain the skills you need to thrive in the ever-growing communications industries while reimagining media for a more inclusive and ethical future.
You'll develop creative skills in research, marketing, social media management, creative campaign strategy, and journalism. You'll investigate key topics of media studies, work on cross-platform campaigns, delve into political media-making, and engage in investigative journalism, all while creating professional social media content and PR packs.
Taught by a team of researchers and creative media strategists and creators, you’ll learn how to rethink media communications for social change. You’ll explore the role of online influencers, diverse screen representation, and the ethics of platforms like TikTok. Learn about emerging marketing practices for immersive experiences, feminist activism, AI communications, and more.
Throughout this media communications degree, you’ll develop your ability to rethink media with a deep-rooted knowledge of the communications sectors, working on everything from short-form Instagram content to large-scale media campaigns with our industry partners.
In your final year, you’ll join The Studio, the University’s city-centre innovation hub for creative media technology. By collaborating with local media and communications experts on cross-platform campaigns, feature articles, and activist media projects, you’ll gain invaluable on-the-ground industry experience.
You’ll develop practical skills in marketing, creative strategy, journalism and social media management through the lens of ethically engaged media activism, balancing creative and design work with research into online influencers and media ethics.
Throughout the degree, you’ll examine the role of immersive media, feminist activism, AI communications, exhibitions and public audiences and much more in shaping the future of media communications.
You’ll bring together your ability to rethink the media with your deep-rooted knowledge of the communications sectors, working on everything from short-form Instagram content to large-scale media campaigns with our industry partners.
Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 28 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) 
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
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Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
19330
Tuition Fee
(GBP)
Free
Application Fee
(GBP)
10539 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(GBP)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships
Apply for up to £5,000 towards the cost of your first year fees for the 2026/27 academic year.
If you are a high-achieving student from outside the UK and are entering undergraduate or postgraduate studies with us, you may benefit from the International Recruitment Office Scholarship.
The following scholarships are available:
- £5,000 off tuition fees for the first year of study (two scholarships available)
- £1,000 off tuition fees for the first year of study (20 scholarships available)
Criteria
This scholarship is for candidates who are joining Bath Spa University in September, entering either:
- A three-year undergraduate programme
- A one-year postgraduate programme
Application deadline
- Monday 8 June 2026
How can I apply?
Once you've received an offer letter for your chosen programme of study, you may submit the International Scholarships application form.
Please read our advice on how to apply for an International Scholarship.
How applications are judged
The University Committee will review applications within one month of the application deadline. You will hear back from us following this review.
India Scholarship
Apply for up to £2,000 towards the cost of your first year fees in the 2026/27 academic year.
Bath Spa University works with a number of regional offices to support its work across the world, and number of scholarships are available to support applicants from India.
The following scholarships are available:
- £2,000 off tuition fees for the first year of study (10 scholarships available)
- £1,000 off tuition fees for the first year of study (20 scholarships available for the first 20 students who apply)
Criteria
The India Regional Office Scholarship is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.
- Postgraduate students must achieve at least 70% in their degree.
- Undergraduate students must achieve at least 70% overall in their 12th grade, for example, A-Levels.
Applicants must first apply for their programme of study direct to Bath Spa University through our official University representative in India, and be processed through Bath Spa University India.
Applicants can be from outside India, but must be processed through the regional office in India.
Application deadline
- Monday 8 June 2026
How to apply
Once you have received an offer letter for your chosen programme of study, you may submit the International Scholarships application form.
Please read our advice on how to apply for an International Scholarship.
How applications are judged
The University Committee will review applications within one month of the application deadline. You will hear back from us following this review.
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