Cultural Studies and Media BA (Hons)
University of Kent
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Cultural Studies and Media BA (Hons) and other courses in Cultural Studies at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Cultural Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Cultural Studies courses of University of Kent
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Cultural 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 | £24500 | £22500 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £27000 | £18000 - £27500 | £22000 - £34500 |
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology courses of University of Kent
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22007 | £19297 | £23262 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25033 | £15218 - £24297 | £17814 - £29255 |
All Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology courses in the UK
Course Description
Cultural Studies and Media analyses the effect and impact of different digital and traditional media, from podcasts to billboard advertising and social media. This helps us to interpret phenomena like subcultures, fashion styles and leisure practices and to make sense of how we experience and organise our lives and govern our societies.
At Kent, Cultural Studies and Media is taught in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research where you benefit from a large choice of specialist modules on race, social change, criminal justice or disability and the arts. You are taught by leading academics in fields like gender, race and the body and have the opportunity to choose modules from a wide range of subject areas. You critically explore the links between culture, media and society drawing on critical theories and methods from the Social Sciences and the Humanities. We examine a range of areas, from digital media, to the creative and cultural industries, to social identities and movements.
The programme begins with an overview of different cultural and sociological theories that address ‘culture’, ‘media’ and ‘society’ as part of a broader global and historical context. You then go on to learn how to conduct and apply qualitative sociological research that engages with mass media and advertising; digital media technologies; news and journalism; television and film; to name a few. During all stages of your studies you have the opportunity to choose specialist modules that suit your interest. Our modules and creative forms of assessment are designed to stimulate your thinking and prepare you for a job market looking for versatile and innovative individuals. In your final year of study, there is an option to take a dissertation module on a subject of your choice, which allows you to focus in detail on an area you are particularly passionate about.
We offer a Year Abroad option which takes place between the second year (stage 2) and final year (Stage 3) of your degree. You can apply to add a year abroad to your degree programme from your arrival at Kent until the autumn term of your second year but certain conditions have to be met during your studies before you can change to the year abroad.
Cultural Studies is also available as a joint honours degree with Criminology (UCAS code MV99 at institution K24).
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Cultural Studies and Media BA (Hons) at University of Kent
18% | Elementary occupations |
11% | Sales occupations |
8% | Sales occupations |
7% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
4% | Skilled trades occupations |
4% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
4% | Administrative occupations |
4% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Cultural Studies
All Cultural Studies courses of University of Kent
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 Cultural Studies and Media BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £13500 | year 1 |
International | £18000 | 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
University Rankings
Positions of University of Kent in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Kent in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #31
- #294
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 26 university rankings of University of Kent
About University of Kent
The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.
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Student composition of University of Kent
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Kent by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13390
- postgraduates:
- 2820
- Total:
- 16210
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Cultural Studies and Media BA (Hons) | University of Kent | 74% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £18000 | 139 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
History and East European Cultural Studies BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £21500 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Cultural Studies BA (Hons) | University of Kent | 64% | 4% | 9% | £9250 | £18000 | 128 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Cultural Studies and Film BA (Hons) | University of Kent | 74% | 4% | 10% | £9250 | £18000 | 134 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Cultural Studies and Social Anthropology BA (Hons) | University of Kent | 67% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £18000 | 129 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
English, Media and Cultural Studies BA (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15600 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Creative and Cultural Industries: Design Marketing BA (Hons) | Kingston University | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Full-time | |
Creative and Cultural Industries: Events and Experiences Design BA (Hons) | Kingston University | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Full-time | |
Creative and Cultural Industries: Art Direction BA (Hons) | Kingston University | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Full-time | |
Film, Media and Cultural Studies (Placement Year) BA (Hons) | Lancaster University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Lancaster | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023