About BA Degree In Communications: Media Studies in University of Richmond

Programme Overview

Do you dream of working in film, television or digital media? Our BA degree in Communications specialising in Media Studies will help you do just that, preparing you to work in this exciting world by providing a thorough understanding of the communications and media industries.

Getting the right essential information is key. During the first two years of the degree all Richmond Communications students take the same core courses.

An inter-disciplinary approach will provide a breadth of communication topics, such as research and writing, creative expression and scientific reasoning as well as studying the principles and context of communications and media. You’ll be studying in small class sizes with students from all over the world, guaranteeing interesting and lively debate.  Guest lecturers will be invited to speak to BA Communications students, providing their insight and experience on the communications world.

In the third and fourth years of this programme you’ll be specialising in Media Studies in all its diversity, with a choice of electives from American Television Drama to Photojournalism, Modern Popular Music to Gender in Film.

Then this is your chance to put your ideas to the test when you will have the opportunity to pursue an internship with a media company or global organisation in London or internationally.  An internship can been life-changing, providing you with the experience to get the first rung on the career ladder.

Through our partnership with them, you’ll have membership of The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) – Europe’s largest and most influential PR and communications membership body, which organises training, conferences and events for communications professionals.

This programme combines both theory and practice, providing an excellent preparation for a career in the media and, being based  in London, is home to many world-leading media organisations.

Like all Richmond  graduates, you’ll also be able to qualify with two degrees – one for the UK and one for the US.

Top 5 reasons to study this programme:

• Combine a broad understanding of communications with in-depth knowledge of film, television and digital communications, a winning combination for a career in media
• Benefit from the teaching of our renowned academics and guest lecturers
• Gain vital work experience through an internship in a wide range of leading international organisations in London, the USA and China
• Develop strong communication skills in small classes within an International environment, alongside students from all over the world
• Chance to study in London, a hub of the global media communications industry

After you graduate

Career Paths
BBC, Bloomberg L.P, EMI Music, 19 Entertainment, 20th Century Fox Entertainment, Sony, Disney Television International, Omnicom, Viacom, Mediacom

Further Education
CASS Business School, London School of Economics and Political Science, SOAS, University of London, University of Cambridge, University of Sydney

Career paths for Communication graduates
Media, Marketing, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Music industry, Events Management

Career Support

We offer career support and advice through our Careers & Internships Office that will assist and guide you in your study choices to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Through internships you will gain business acumen, beneficial work experiences and transferable skills which will give you a competitive advantage in a fast-paced working environment. Work while you study across 5 continents through our partners Connect123 and CRCC Asia with destinations in Spain, Argentina, South Africa, China, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of Year 12-13 International equivalent secondary school qualification with a minimum grade average of grade of C including mathematics and English

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :   5.5 with 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
• TOEFL    :   72 with 17 Listening, 18 in Reading, 17 Writing, 20 Speaking
• PTE         :   51 with 51 in each component

University of Richmond Highlights

University of Richmond The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

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