OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY · UNITED KINGDOM
Communication, Media and Culture (with Foundation Year)
Bachelor's · Taught in en · UCAS P90F
At a glance
48 mo
Duration
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IELTS
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Tuition / yr
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Language
Bachelor's
Level
- 8th in the UKGuardian Media and Film Studies subject league ranking 2025
- Industry connectionsEncounters with TV producers, talent managers, news reporters, and marketing professionals
- Integrated foundation yearBuilds essential academic, critical thinking, and subject knowledge skills
- Practical skills developmentIncludes broadcast studio experience, podcasting, website building, and optional work placements
- Expert advisory boardMembers from companies like Spotify and the BBC contribute to course content
- 100% coursework assessmentFocuses on practical and investigative work relevant to industry expectations
This BA (Hons) degree in Communication, Media and Culture provides a pathway into the media and cultural industries, focusing on how social justice intersects with culture, power, and representation. The program begins with a foundational year designed to build academic skills in the humanities before advancing to degree-level study. You will explore the impact of rapidly changing media technologies and learn to critically analyze the influence of major organizations on audiences, developing skills highly valued in the media sector. The course also offers opportunities to connect with industry professionals such as TV producers, talent managers, news reporters, and brand marketing experts, ensuring your learning remains relevant to current industry practices. An alumni-led Industry Expert Advisory Board contributes to keeping the course current and offers networking opportunities in your third year.
Curriculum
The program includes a foundation year followed by three years of degree-level study, with an option for a work placement year. Teaching involves lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, and online methods, with approximately 7 hours of contact time per week and an expected annual workload of 1,200 hours. Assessments are entirely coursework-based.
- Foundation Year
- Being Human: Love, Sex and Death
- Cultural Moments
- Language, Vision and Representation
- The Reflective Learner
- Research Project
- Nation and Identity
- Year 1
- Introduction to Media and Culture Studies
- Media Analysis and Practice
- Year 2
- Strategic Communication and Case Studies
- Digital Cultures and Society
- Optional Work Placement Year
- Final Year
- Independent Research Project
- Advanced Media Theory
Careers
This course prepares graduates for a variety of roles within the dynamic media and cultural industries. The curriculum is designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, informed by industry experts and alumni.
- TV Producer
- Talent Manager
- News Reporter
- Brand Marketing Professional
- Media Analyst
- Communications Officer
Entry requirements
Foundation Year EntrySpecific entry requirements for the Foundation Year are not detailed but typically involve completion of secondary education with qualifications deemed suitable for university study.
Degree EntrySuccessful completion of the Foundation Year and meeting progression criteria.
IELTSNot specified
The course is a 4-year program, or 5 years with a work placement. Part-time study is available up to 11 years. Teaching is face-to-face on the Headington campus.
Fees
Tuition (international)Contact the university for current international tuition fees.
Tuition (home)Contact the university for current home/domestic tuition fees.
Living£12,274 to £16,264 per year (based on 38 weeks). This estimate covers accommodation, telephone, food, household goods, course essentials, and other leisure/social expenses.
Living costs are estimates and depend on accommodation choices and lifestyle. Students are advised to consult the Student Money Advisers for budgeting and financial support.
How to apply
1. Apply through UCASAs an international student, you will apply for undergraduate courses through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You will need to complete the UCAS application form.
2. Provide academic qualificationsYou will need to list your previous academic qualifications and grades on your UCAS application.
3. Submit a personal statementA crucial part of your application is your personal statement, where you can express your interest in the course and highlight relevant skills and experiences.
4. Receive an offerIf your application is successful, you will receive an offer from Oxford Brookes University, which may be conditional or unconditional.
5. Accept your offer and prepare for studyOnce you accept an offer, you can begin making preparations for your studies, including visa applications and arranging accommodation.
Scholarships
International Student Scholarship - September 2026 entry£2,000
Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship - September 2026 entry£2,000