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Bachelor of Media and Communications | Cardiff University
Category: Degree
Specifications
省份/城市
United Kingdom
授课语言
English
课程领域
News and Communications
开课
Sept
课程
Degree
国家
United Kingdom
骞村害瀛垂
Below RM 100k
课程领域
Film and Art
Details
Bachelor of Media and Communications - Cardiff University UK · Cathays Park Campus, UK
Duration
3 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
Cathays Park Campus
Medium
English
Intake
Sep
Bachelor of Media and Communications at Cardiff University UK is a 3-year media and communications degree at Cathays Park Campus. Build expertise across mass communication, media audiences, advertising, digital culture, media research, and journalism studies through the School of Journalism, Media and Culture.
Study at Wales’s top university, with Communication and Media Studies ranked #37 worldwide and #8 in the UK in QS World University Rankings by Subject and the Complete University Guide.
Year One shares a common foundation in journalism, media and culture; Year Two develops digital culture and research methods alongside optional modules; Year Three features an optional dissertation, one core module, and specialist electives for independent research and applied work.
Indicative total fees are £74,100 tuition with £0 application fee, with live GBP to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels ABB–BBC, UEC BBBBC, STPM GPA 2.8 or above, and IB 32–30 overall or 665–655 in three HL subjects. IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each band is required.
Career outcomes include TV production, public relations, journalism, and movie production roles.
Study at Cathays Park Campus in central Cardiff. Plan to apply at least three months before your September intake.
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Why this course & university?
#37 worldwide · #8 in UK · Media and Communications
Cardiff University ranks #37 worldwide and #8 in the UK for Communication and Media Studies in QS World University Rankings by Subject and the Complete University Guide, reflecting world-leading teaching and research at the School of Journalism, Media and Culture on Cathays Park Campus.
1st in Wales · 2nd best Students’ Union in the UK
Top university in Wales, with the 2nd best Students’ Union in the UK — a vibrant, student-centred campus community in the heart of Cardiff.
£600m campus investment
£600m invested in campus and facilities — Cardiff University’s biggest upgrade for a generation, with modern learning spaces across Cathays Park Campus.
90% world-leading research
90% of Cardiff University research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent, underpinning research-informed teaching in media and communications.
About the Campus
Study at Cathays Park Campus in central Cardiff — Cardiff University’s main campus with historic buildings, modern facilities, and easy access to the city centre.
Entry Requirements
Minimum scores are shown on each card. Tap the grey on each card for score details.
A Levels
ABB–BBC
ABB–BBC at A Level for entry to Bachelor of Media and Communications at Cardiff University UK.
UEC
BBBBC
Need a minimum of BBBBC in the Unified Examination Certificate.
STPM
GPA 2.8+
Need a GPA of 2.8 or above in STPM/Malaysian Higher School Certificate.
IB Diploma
32–30 / 665–655 HL
32–30 overall or 665–655 in three HL subjects in the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Other Qualifications
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Prerequisites
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No prerequisite subjects are listed for this degree.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic)
At least 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all subskills.
TOEFL iBT
At least 100 overall with a minimum of 22 in all subskills.
PTE Academic
At least 76 overall with a minimum of 69 in all communicative skills.
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Fee estimate (GBP → RM)
Core fees are shown in British pounds (GBP). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live GBP/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Cardiff University UK typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
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Programme Structure
The Bachelor of Media and Communications is completed over 3 years of full-time study at Cathays Park Campus, with September intake. Expand each year for core modules.
Year one
All Single Honours degree programmes share a common first year designed to give you a sound foundation in contemporary and historical contexts of journalism, media and culture. It introduces academic writing, analysis and research through core modules taught mainly in a lecture and seminar format at the School of Journalism, Media and Culture.
Core modules for year one
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| History of Mass Communication and Culture | MC1110 | 20 credits |
| Media Scholarship | MC1115 | 20 credits |
| An Introduction to Media Audiences | MC1118 | 20 credits |
| Advertising and the Consumer Society | MC1119 | 20 credits |
| Understanding Journalism Studies | MC1578 | 20 credits |
Year two
You will be taught mainly using a lecture and seminar format, although seminar tasks will be more ambitious. You will develop research protocols, experiment with methodological procedures such as survey methods, ethnography, and content and discourse analysis, and by the end of year two will have the skills necessary to write a dissertation in year three.
Core modules for year two
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Culture | MC2626 | 20 credits |
| Doing Media Research: Approaches and Methods | MC3551 | 20 credits |
Year three
Year three consists of an optional dissertation, one core module, and a choice of elective modules allowing you to specialise in your areas of interest. While a number of these will be based on a lecture and workshop format, the range of teaching methods will be more diverse and involve assignments of greater complexity and challenge as you conduct independent research and apply theoretical ideas to practical and analytical work.
Future Career Prospects
Main Directions
- TV Production
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Movie Production
Estimated application deadline
Cardiff University UK offers a September intake for this degree at Cathays Park Campus. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
September intake
Apply at least 3 months before course start
Exact dates vary by year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Cardiff University UK or our advisors.
Student visa
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Start your UK student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates are set by Cardiff University UK and may change.
Cardiff monthly living expenses
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