Communication and Media Studies
Communication and Media Studies
Communication and media studies brings together communication, culture and technology, and examines the role of media in society in both theory and practice. Digital culture, journalism, visual media, public relations and media ethics are among the main topics of the program.
Law and social sciencesExample courses
What do graduates do?
- Digital marketing specialist
- Public relations specialist
- Social media manager
- Media planner
- Television and film producer
- Web content manager
- Journalist
- Event manager
Which subjects matter?
The University of Leeds asks for AAB at A-level for Communication and Media (BA). One of these subjects must be from the arts, humanities or social sciences. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not counted.
Example: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, first-year courses
- Introduction to Communication Science
- Journalism: News and Information in a Changing World
- Interpersonal Communication: The Dynamics of Everyday Interactions
- Social Research Methodology
- Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
- Public Relations: Strategic Reputation Management
Length by country
Netherlands
USA
GermanyExamples of schools where you can study this subject
18 schools in 12 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
Canada
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityMedia Production · TorontoToronto Metropolitan UniversityProfessional Communication · TorontoUniversity of Toronto ScarboroughMedia Studies · Toronto
Hungary
Corvinus University of BudapestCommunication and Media Science · BudapestUniversity of DebrecenCommunication and Media Studies · DebrecenUniversity of PécsBA in Communication and Media Science · Pécs
Ireland
Dublin City UniversityCommunication Studies · DublinUniversity College DublinInformation & Communication Studies · DublinNetherlands
University of GroningenCommunication and Information Studies · GroningenUniversity of TwenteCommunication Science · Enschede
Australia
University of QueenslandBachelor of Communication · BrisbaneUniversity of SydneyBachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) · SydneyUSA
Penn State UniversityMedia Studies
United Kingdom
University of GlasgowCommunication, Culture & Technology · Glasgow
Switzerland
Franklin University SwitzerlandCommunication and Media Studies · Lugano
Lithuania
Kaunas University of TechnologyCommunication Studies and Information Management Technologies · Kaunas
Japan
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific UniversityCulture, Society, and Media · Beppu
New Zealand
University of AucklandBachelor of Communication · Auckland
Malta
University of MaltaBachelor of Communications (Honours) · MsidaWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 1 December 2026
International applications for 2027/28 open at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine.
- 7 November 2026
Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)
- October to November 2026
For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.
- 1 December 2026
Early round deadline for University Colleges (AUC, LUC, UCU)
- November 2026
Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT
- 7 November 2026
SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school
- 26 October to 21 December 2026
Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).
- November to December 2026
Prepare for a language certificate. At ETH the main language of the bachelor's is German, and a German certificate may be asked
- November 2026
A high school diploma, a transcript of the last four years and a YKS result document are the documents asked for in a Vilnius University application.
- 21 October to 2 December 2026
Keio PEARL Period I application period. The application fee is 35,000 yen.
- 15 November 2026
For those considering February/March 2027 (Semester One) entry: the last day to apply from abroad at Otago. At Canterbury the international closing date is 1 December, and at Auckland it is 8 December 2026 for most bachelor's programs.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you do a placement year while studying media in the United Kingdom?
In many programs it is possible as an option. At Loughborough University, Media and Communication takes 3 years, or 4 years with a placement year, and the placement year gives an extra Diploma in Professional Studies. At the University of Leeds too, the optional placement year extends the degree by 12 months.
Is it possible to study in another country for a year during your bachelor's?
In these two programs, yes. At Loughborough, the optional year abroad gives an extra Diploma in International Studies; the placement and the year abroad can be split into six months each. At Leeds, the year abroad is also optional and is usually done as an extra academic year.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: October 2026.
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