Mass Communication (Completion) BA (Hons)

Entry Requirements 2025/26

Standard Entry

BTEC HND/Foundation degree, or equivalent

in a related subject.

If you have taken a BTEC HND programme, we will usually expect you to have performed to an average of Merit standard.

If you have taken a Foundation Degree, we will be looking for performance to Commendation level, or 60% average.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements:

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

How does this course set me up for my future career?

The course has been developed with employability in mind. We focus on developing articulate and self-motivated graduates who can communicate effectively to a diverse range of audiences using a range of formats and media. Learning and teaching strategies promote cooperative working, critical reflection and the development of practical skills to solve complex problems. We have developed the Mass Communication case study specifically to develop your conceptual thinking skills by analysing mass communication employment environments and trends, and you will be able to apply this new knowledge to the workplace. You will be able to effectively demonstrate skills that are valued by employers and meet the challenges of employment in a society in which the cultural and communication industries play an increasingly central role.

As a graduate of Mass Communications, you will be in a strong position to gain employment in the mass communication, cultural, promotional, creative, and heritage industries, and will be ideally placed to work in roles such as journalism, marketing, public relations, management or business administration. A number of graduates also opt to undertake further postgraduate study with us.