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Frequently asked questions
Undergraduate Courses
What is the Media and Communications study about?
How many applications do you receive each year?
How many undergraduate students do you take on each year?
Do you specify a particular A-level subject in your entry requirements?
I am a mature applicant, how do I apply?
Can I come and visit the University?
How will I be supported during my degree?
Is there any support available for international students?
What are the English Language Requirements for the course?
What learning facilities are available?
I have further questions, who do I contact?
What is the Media and Communications study about?
The media – newspapers, television, radio, advertising, magazines, film, the internet – are now so much part of our lives that we take them for granted. What part do media and cultural forms play in our lives? How do they influence the way we think and act? What are the limits to mass media influence? These questions have important implications for many areas of social life. The study of Media and Communications is an interdisciplinary field that explores the history, content and effects of the mass media on all aspects of society. The BSc in Communications, Media & Society will enable you to study the development of media industries and understand their impact on modern society through the processes of production and consumption of media content.
How many applications do you receive each year?
We receive approximately 400 applications per year
How many undergraduate students do you take on each year?
We have approximately 60 home/EU and overseas students on this course
Do you specify a particular A-level subject in your entry requirements?
We accept A-levels in any subject.
Our typical offer is ABB at A-level for the single honours degree and BBB for the joint degree. Please visit our entry requirements and how to apply page for further information.
I am a mature applicant, how do I apply?
Mature students with alternative qualifications are always welcome to apply to this course. We value any professional experience in the media industry that can be combined with the required commitment to the course. For more information on how to apply, please visit our entry requirements.
Can I transfer to the second year of the BSc Communications, Media & Society programme or BA Media and Sociology?
We consider applications for second year entry from candidates with advanced qualifications compatible with our degree structure. If you would like to discuss your qualifications in further detail please do not hesitate to contact the Department.
Can I come and visit the University
All our prospective students can visit the University. A number of Open Days are organized throughout the year. These provide an excellent opportunity to tour the campus, view the accommodation and find out more about the Department of Media and Communication and its degree programmes. If you are offered a place, you will also be invited to visit the University on one of our UCAS visit days, where you can also meet some of our students and talk to our staff. If you are unable to attend the visit days, we could organise an individual visit for you. We believe it is important to give you the opportunity to talk to our admissions team, so you can find out whether our programme is the right choice for you.
How will I be supported during my degree?
Throughout your study in the Department of Media and Communications we will ensure you receive advice and support on academic issues through one-to-one tutorials with our dedicated teaching staff. You will also be allocated a personal tutor with whom you can discuss general welfare issues of concern. Moreover, the University’s Student Support and Development Service assists students in all aspects university life, providing expert confidential advice on a range of issues.
Is there any support available for international students?
International students are a vital part of our degree and we ensure they receive the required support with English language programmes and training sessions that will enable a speedy adjustment to the new environment. For more information, please visit the International Office website.
What are the English language requirements for the course?
Details on the English language requirements for the course, and on your options if you don't currently meet the requirements can be found in the international students section of our website.
What learning facilities are available?
We have exciting and up to date film viewing and production facilities, and you will also have access to the new David Wilson Library, a state of the art, RIBA award winning building.
Where will I live?
The University provides accommodation in 13 halls and self-catered sites that will offer a welcoming, comfortable and safe place to live.
You are guaranteed an offer of University accommodation, provided you firmly accept our offer of a place at Leicester and your online application is submitted no later than 1st September.
For more information, please visit the Accommodation Office website
I have further questions, who do I contact?
For further information please contact ….
Our admissions team are happy to answer any further questions you may have.
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