Course Details

BA (Hons) Media and Marketing

The Media and Marketing BA (Hons) degree is designed to provide an outstanding experience and understanding of the media, marketing and advertising industries. This course is ideal for students who wish to

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Start Date

January 2027

Duration

3 years

Campus

London

Tuition Fee

£9,790 per year (UK home)

Study Mode

Full-time, Part-time

Fee information

The tuition fee for UK home students is £9,790 per year. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Structure

Course Structure

Year 1

Communication and image
15 credits
Digital Skills
15 credits
Media and society
15 credits
Media genres
15 credits
Media, Film and Television Histories
15 credits
Moving Image Practice
15 credits
Practice of Marketing
15 credits
Principles of Marketing
15 credits

Year 2

Contemporary television
15 credits
Digital Marketing
15 credits
Marketing Communications
15 credits
Media and Communities
15 credits
Social Media Strategies
15 credits
Visual cultures
15 credits
Digital Project Management
15 credits
Documentary Photography
15 credits
Graphical Communications
15 credits
Podcast Production and Sonic Branding
15 credits
Popular Music: History and Culture
15 credits
Styling and Journalism
15 credits
Sustainability, Business and Responsibility
15 credits
Writing Short Films: Introduction to Screenwriting
15 credits

Year 3

Corporate Communications
15 credits
Creative Practice Dissertation Project
15 credits
Creative Research Dissertation Project
15 credits
Marketing Planning
15 credits
Postcolonial Cinema and Media
15 credits
Researching Media Audiences
15 credits
Arts, Culture and Lifestyle Journalism
15 credits
Audio Plug-in Coding
15 credits
Career Development Learning
15 credits
Digital Video Post Production
15 credits
Documentary Filmmaking
15 credits
Film and TV: Industry and Politics
15 credits
Media Industry Careers
15 credits
Media for Change
15 credits

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Academic Requirements

A minimum of grades BBC in three A levels (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma). English Language GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

English Language Requirements

GCSE: Grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent).

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What career options are available for me after completing Media and Marketing from London Metropolitan University?

Graduates have gone on to careers as content programmers, fashion copywriters, motion graphic designers, multimedia journalists, and visual effects production assistants in various media and marketing companies.

How is this course assessed?

You will be assessed through a combination of coursework, reports, practice-based work such as filming projects or poster presentations, and essays. There are a limited number of formal exams.

Does London Metropolitan University provide employability services?

The institution provides career development support, including modules focused on career planning, portfolio building, and opportunities to engage with industry professionals and organisations.

Does London Metropolitan University offer placements and/or internships?

The course includes opportunities for career development learning, where students can undertake professional activities, placements, or work-based projects to gain credit and industry experience.

What makes Media and Marketing at London Metropolitan University different from similar courses?

This course is distinct because it blends world-leading media expertise with a career-focused study of marketing and advertising, offering both theoretical grounding and hands-on practical experience.

Will Media and Marketing help build practical skills?

Yes, the course is designed to build practical skills through hands-on experience in video production, television production, photographic work, and digital marketing techniques.

What will the learning experience look like on Media and Marketing at London Metropolitan University?

The learning experience combines in-depth theory with practice-based learning, including studio workshops, lectures, seminars, and the opportunity to work on creative projects.

What should a prospective student know before applying to Media and Marketing at London Metropolitan University?

Prospective students should be aware that the course requires a mix of academic study and practical production work, and that they will need to engage with both theoretical frameworks and industry-standard software.

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