About Communication And Media Studies Bsc in Brunel University London
What is the social and cultural impact of media communications in today’s world? How do communication and information media actually work and what are their importance to our society?
This course enjoys a very close relationship with sociology at Brunel and combines the theoretical elements of sociology with the practical elements of media studies. You’ll focus on all aspects of society: its personal, social and cultural dimensions.
Studying communications and media at Brunel is not just limited to the classroom. You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your mind by going on field trips and joining film sessions, where you’ll learn about cameras lighting and editing. You’ll be able to attend optional company visits, for example IMG studios, where you’ll receive a tour of the studios.
On this course you’ll have the chance to make your own films in groups. You’ll develop your skills in our media services suite which has industry-standard facilities. You’ll be taught about the software Final Cut Pro and how to use different types of Canon cameras. You’ll experiment with different lighting styles and practise sound editing techniques. This practical work will equip you with the skills you’ll need for a media related career or for working in the field of production.
You’ll also be able to take your learning outside the classroom – on field trips and company visits. Previous students have toured the IMG studious right here in Uxbridge.
If you choose to go on a placement, you’ll benefit form Brunel’s contacts and location. Examples of recent student placements have been in advertising, digital marketing and public relations in organisations such as Cartoon Network, IMG Media, Sweet Images and the Walt Disney Company.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
- IELTS :6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)
- TOEFL IBT: 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)
- PTE: 62 overall with 60 in each subtest
Type of Institute |
Public |
Campus setting |
Urban |
Total enrolment |
16,152 |
International students |
5792 |
Acceptance rate |
77% |
Mode of programs |
Full time, online |
Number of programs |
300+ |
English language proficiency |
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Trinity ISE, Duolingo |
Accommodation |
Available |
Financial Aid |
Scholarship, grants, bursaries |
Official website |
www.brunel.ac.uk |
Brunel University Cost of Attendance
The estimated cost of attendance including living costs and tuition fees are tabulated below:
Programs |
Fees in GBP |
Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) BSc |
19,855 |
Games Design and Creative Writing BA |
17,875 |
Chemical Engineering BEng |
19,855 |
MSc Data Science and Analytics |
19,855 |
Project and Infrastructure Management MSc |
19,855 |
Brunel University London Living Costs
Expenses |
Cost for UG students in GBP |
Cost for PG students in GBP |
Accommodation (on campus) |
435-550 |
433 |
Accommodation (off campus, not including bills) |
360-450 |
370-450 |
Bills (off campus) |
30 |
30 |
Food and groceries |
150 |
150 |
Travel |
30 |
30 |
Study costs (books and equipment) |
15 |
140 |
clothes |
35 |
65 |
Hobbies |
25 |
15 |
Social activities |
100 |
130 |
Total |
785-975 |
1,099-1,699 |