Media and Communication Studies,BA

Why study Media and Communication Studies at Aberystwyth?

• You will be taught and mentored by staff who are experts in the field of Media and Communication, have excellent connections to the industry, contribute to national debates on the media, and are at the forefront of research in the field.
• Students on this course will have a deeper understanding of sociology, psychology, cultural studies, history, philosophy, linguistics and marketing.
• Students will be taught in vibrant, modern and dynamic teaching facilities including a brand new PC lab designed to assimilate the digital media industry, digital production and editing suites.
• Our industry links are embedded at the heart of the department with the BBC Wales, regional office and broadcast situated by the entrance.
• Students can exploit full access to the National Sound and Screen Archive of Wales which is a stone’s through away from the Penglais campus.

Our Staff

All academic staff at the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies are research active and/or involved in Knowledge Transfer projects and have either relevant academic qualifications at doctoral level or equivalent professional experience and expertise.

UCAS Tariff 120 - 96

A Levels BBB-CCC

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh

BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-DMM

International Baccalaureate:
30-26

European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall

English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

What opportunities are there for me?

Many of our graduates have found career paths which include:

• broadcasting media
• floor managers
• camera operators
• producers and directors
• marketing
• media planning
• education
• public relations.

What will I get from my degree?

Employability is at the heart of our teaching. We will be encouraging you to take part in the following:

• attending events where guest speakers visit our campus
• activities by BAFTA and other media bodies
• work experience opportunities with the BBC, Tinopolis and other media organisations.

On completion of this degree, you will be confident in the following areas:

• effective communication
• working independently and as part of a team
• using professional equipment and facilities, including professional cameras and sound equipment, industry-standard software, professional TV studio, editing lab, postproduction suite, cinema, grading and dubbing suite, three rehearsal studios, and costume & wardrobe facilities.

What work experience opportunities exist whilst studying?

Click here to find out about the various opportunities that our Aberystwyth University Careers team offer.

Enhance your employability prospects with GO Wales and YES (Year in Employment Scheme) managed by our Careers department.