Media Studies BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Media Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in Media Studies at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Media Studies courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media Studies 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 | £19500 | £19500 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £10500 - £21000 | £15500 - £23500 | £18000 - £28500 |
All Media Studies courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22017 | £19297 | £23262 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25033 | £15218 - £24297 | £17814 - £29255 |
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Course Description
Media and communication are at the heart of our culture, society, and democracy. We consume news from TV and X (formerly Twitter) in moments of crisis, rely on the cinema and streaming for entertainment, and connect using social media.
On this course, you’ll gain a blend of analytical, creative, and technical skills, designed to help you become an expert when it comes to understanding and using the media.
We’ve created this degree to reflect the many different media careers you can follow, too.
Why Study Media Studies BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
On the course, you’ll be supported by our world-leading experts, who undertake cutting-edge research into the media of today – and tomorrow. You’ll also get hands-on in our industry-standard studios, using specialist equipment and software, as you create media content you can be proud of.
You’ll choose from a wide range of optional modules to create your own adventure with us and benefit from work experience opportunities, for the chance to focus on the career you want.
Plus, Media Studies at Huddersfield is top in Yorkshire for Learning Resources, scoring 100%, based on experimental statistics from the National Student Survey 2023.
Begin your career journey with us; recent graduates work for media companies, agencies, and brands, in digital marketing, social media roles and more†. An impressive 100% of graduates from this subject are in work and/or further study 15 months after graduating, too (HESA Graduate Outcomes 20/21, UK domiciled graduates).
If you’re keen to pursue a career or further study in media, media and popular culture, advertising, promotional culture, interactive multimedia, graphic multimedia, film and more, this is the course for you. You could also explore film and drama in more depth in postgraduate study, or specific strands of journalism, such as sports journalism, broadcast journalism, or music journalism.
†Source: LinkedIn
Professional Bodies
At Huddersfield you’ll also study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.
†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
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 Studies BA (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Media Studies BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16500 | year 1 |
| International | £16500 | 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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #42
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Media Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 76% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £15400 | 128 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Media and Communications BA (Hons) | University of Greenwich | 83% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £16150 £17000 | 129 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Media Studies BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 66% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £20600 | 131 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Media Studies BA (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 85% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £16500 | 128 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Media and Communications BSc (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | 72% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £17600 | 100 | London | On campus Full-time |
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French and International Media and Communications Studies BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 71% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £21500 | 144 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Media Studies BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 76% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £15400 | 119 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Media and Communications BA (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £20450 £22700 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Spanish and International Media and Communications Studies BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 61% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £21500 | 149 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Media and Communication Studies BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 82% | 5% | 5% | £9000 | £16520 | 123 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
