Media Communications and Publishing BA (Hons)
Bath Spa University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Media Communications and Publishing BA (Hons) and other courses in Publishing at Bath Spa University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Publishing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media, Journalism and Communications
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Publishing at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £19500 | £23000 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £24000 | £15500 - £23500 | £19000 - £29000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Media, Journalism and Communications
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22011 | £20983 | £24936 |
25-75 percentile range | £19941 - £25032 | £16875 - £25517 | £19876 - £31018 |
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Course Description
Turn your passion for communication into a practical publishing skill set. Learn to shape stories into ideas for print, digital, and beyond with this media and publishing degree.
- Prepare for a professional career in the thriving communications sector – whether in publishing, marketing, PR or education.
- Learn the skills you need to succeed in the ever-changing world of media publishing, such as copy-editing, magazine production, marketing strategy, content creation, and using the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Gain real-world experience: respond to industry briefs and manage projects.
Throughout your studies, you’ll be introduced to all forms of media, such as film, television, social media, books and magazines, and you’ll learn to meet the opportunities and challenges of publishing in the 21st century.
You’ll be encouraged to take an innovative approach to your work, whether in print or digital, or in emerging technologies such as immersive media.
During the course, you’ll have the chance to work with real clients on marketing campaigns, social media content, magazine and book production, as well as journalistic and feature article writing. You’ll graduate with industry experience and an impressive professional portfolio of work to show prospective employers.
You’ll learn how to rethink media communications for social change, studying online influencers, diverse forms of representation, and the ethics of social media platforms.
In your final year, you’ll get the chance to work with a selection of outside clients, as well as join The Studio in Bath, the University’s new city-centre innovation hub for creative media technology.
You'll have access to key industry resources such as Nielsen Bookscan, where you can explore book sales data and monitor consumer trends.
As we’re an Adobe Creative Campus, you’ll have access to the Adobe Creative Suite, giving you access to industry-standard programmes as part of your studies.
Why study media and publishing?
Studying a combined media communications and publishing degree will equip you with the skills and experience you need to meet the challenges and opportunities of publishing in the 21st century.
You’ll explore the workings of modern media and communication, and gain an in-depth understanding of the media and publishing industries. You’ll develop your creative communication skills across a variety of media, from books and magazines to innovative apps, websites and social media.
The course has been designed with employability in mind, offering the chance to gain the practical skills and experience that will enable you to pursue a career in your chosen field of communications and publishing, whether in books and magazines, social media, marketing, or immersive media.
Combined Honour Awards
At Bath Spa University many of our undergraduate programmes can be combined, so you don’t have to limit yourself to one subject. If you choose to study a combined award then in Year One you’ll start by studying both subjects in equal depth, then from Year Two you can choose whether to continue with an equally joint course, or a Major/Minor route.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Media Communications and Publishing BA (Hons) at Bath Spa University
35% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Caring personal services |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
5% | Other Educational Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Publishing
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Media Communications and Publishing BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16675 | year 1 |
International | £16675 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Bath Spa University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is located in the rural outskirts of the English city of the same name, Bath. This institution of higher education takes pride in that they have the faculty resources and initiative to treat students as individuals, by learning their strengths and weaknesses, and thus being able to help them find work placements that align with their goals. In your free time, you can find academic and social experiences through Bath Spa’s more than 70 student clubs and societies.
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Student composition of Bath Spa University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bath Spa University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 7335
- postgraduates:
- 1285
- Total:
- 8620
Where is this programme taught
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Design for Publishing (including Year 0) BA (Hons) | Norwich University of the Arts | - | - | - | £9250 | £18000 | - | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Journalism and Publishing (Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16905 | - | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Media Communications and Publishing BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 86% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £16675 | 133 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Design for Publishing BA (Hons) | Norwich University of the Arts | - | - | - | £9250 | £18000 | - | Norwich | On campus Full-time |