BachelorMedia and communication

Sociology with Media Studies BSc (Hons)

University of Portsmouth · Portsmouth · United Kingdom

A 5-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Portsmouth.

How it's taughtLectures⁠240 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£18,800/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateUnknownUnknown
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration5 years⁠

✓ 3 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

44 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

5 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

Society, ethics and law all the way

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Data and computingBusiness and managementSociety, ethics and lawLanguages and communicationResearch methodsProjects and labsInternshipThesisFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
What is a week like?

How you're taught

  • Lectures
  • practical performance sessions
  • Seminars
  • Simulation
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops

1 of 2375 similar publish hours · 0 of 2375 publish a teaching split

What are all the subjects?

All 44 modules

Year 1 · 4 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Year30
· Year30
· Year30
· Year30

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 20 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Core20
· Term 2Core20
· Term 2Core20
· Term 1Core20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 20 modules · all optional
ModuleUK CATS
· Term 220
· Term 220
· Term 120
· Term 220
· Term 120
· Term 220
· Term 120
· Term 220
· Term 120
· Term 220
· Year40
· Term 120
· Term 220
· Term 120
· Term 220
· Year40
· Term 120
· Term 120
· Year120
· Year120

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
Internship
  • Work placement yearAvailable: Yes⁠
How are you assessed?
Assessment methods
  • A 10,000-word dissertation⁠
  • Both group and individual projects⁠
  • Examinations⁠
  • Presentations⁠
  • Reports/magazine features⁠
  • Scripts⁠
  • Seminar participation⁠
  • Video productions⁠
  • Written essays and tests⁠
Teaching methods
  • Lectures⁠
  • Practical performance sessions⁠
  • Seminars⁠
  • Simulation⁠
  • Tutorials⁠
  • Workshops⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More society, ethics and law than 6 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeSociology with Media Studies BSc (Hons) Portsmouth44
English Literature with Media Studies BA (Hons) Portsmouth32
Media Studies BA (Hons) Portsmouth29
BA (Hons) Media and Communications Hertfordshire21
Media Production BA (Hons) Portsmouth38
Journalism with Media Studies BA (Hons) Portsmouth30
BA (Hons) Mass Communications Hertfordshire20
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More society, ethics and law, less languages and communication

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Society, ethics and law
36% here
11% typical
Business and management
7% here
3% typical

Less here than typical

Languages and communication
14% here
34% typical
Specialist subjects
0% here
5% typical
Projects and labs
7% here
10% typical

About the same as typical: data and computing, internship, research methods, thesis.

Which year differs most?

Year 2 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 2

More society, ethics and law 35% against 17% at most

This programme
University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
University of Hertfordshire

Year 3

More society, ethics and law 30% against 25% at most

This programme
University of Portsmouth
University of Hertfordshire
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
What is only here?

15 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Society, ethics and law

10
  • Modernity and Globalisation
  • Risk and Society
  • Gender and Sexuality
  • Equality or Liberation? Theorising Social Justice
  • Introduction to Teaching
  • Social Power, Elites and Dissent (l5)
  • Sociology of Culture: Taste, Value and Celebrity (l5)
  • Becoming a Social Researcher
+2 more
  • Observing Society
  • Sociological Perspectives: Making Sense of Social Life

Business and management

2
  • Work, Employment and Society
  • Consumer Society: Critical Themes and Issues (l5)

Research methods

1
  • Doing Sociological Research

Languages and communication

1
  • News, Discourse, and Media

Projects and labs

1
  • Contesting Inequality: Sociology in Practice
Where you'll study

Studying in Portsmouth

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 248,440 in 2016
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠, Swimming pool⁠, Gym (nearby)⁠, Library (nearby)⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Meal planInferred
SupportCareer service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Portsmouth is on its page.

What it costs

At least £20,867 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £20,867 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£18,800
Application fee£27
Living, the institution's estimate × 12£2,040

Not published: visa fee and insurance

Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.

Every fee as the institution publishes it (7)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2027/28£5,760 / year
≈ €6,902
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,505 / year
≈ €1,803
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£1,635 / year
≈ €1,959
TuitionInternational students2027/28£3,150 / year
≈ €3,774
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£12,300 / year
≈ €14,738
TuitionInternational students2027/28£18,800 / year
≈ €22,526
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.9
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£12,300
non-EU£18,800

Your passport changes the rate.

−£1,700

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Stand Alone Bursary

−£5,000

SQA Advanced Diploma Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 39 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €22,526

Costs more than 25 of 38 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,220 and €22,526.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

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Bachelor in Communication and Digital Media (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
And the whole degree?

≈ £94,000

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesUnknownNotify me
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
All 2 accepted proofs
IELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
IELTS 5.5 · Foundation year · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyOffer: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    +6 more
    • Offer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠
    • Offer: BBC-BCC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠
    • Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠
    • Offer: Merit · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: T-levels⁠
    • Ucas tariff points · Text: 104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent · Points max: 120 · Points min: 104⁠
    • Offer: 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
    +1 more
    • IELTS 5.5 · Foundation year · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠
    +4 more
    • Route: Ucas · Full time foundation year work placement · UCAS code: L302 · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time foundation year · UCAS code: L303 · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time work placement · UCAS code: L300 · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: L308 · Institution code: P80⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeSociology with Media Studies BSc (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarEnglish Literature with Media Studies BA (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarMedia Studies BA (Hons) Portsmouth
Price£18,800 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28
Duration5 years5 years5 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

2 of 6 publish a next date.

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BA (Hons) Media and Communications

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

33% languages and communication · 19% projects and labs

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Media Production BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

42% free electives · 24% languages and communication

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Journalism with Media Studies BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

47% languages and communication · 30% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BA (Hons) Mass Communications

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

35% languages and communication · 20% projects and labs

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Sociology with Media Studies BSc (Hons) is a bachelor's programme in media and communication at University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It takes 5 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 44 modules, of which 36 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are society, ethics and law (36%), free electives (27%) and languages and communication (14%).

It includes an internship.

How much does Sociology with Media Studies BSc (Hons) cost?

£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £12,300; International students: £18,800). In euros that is ≈ €22,526.

When is the next deadline or start?

Unknown.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

5 years.

Where is it?

University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 18 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠Route: Ucas · Full time foundation year work placement · UCAS code: L302 · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time foundation year · UCAS code: L303 · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time work placement · UCAS code: L300 · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: L308 · Institution code: P80⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠IELTS 5.5 · Foundation year · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
Prior educationOffer: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠Offer: BBC-BCC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠Offer: Merit · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: T-levels⁠Ucas tariff points · Text: 104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent · Points max: 120 · Points min: 104⁠Offer: 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
Programme · 12 with values
Assessment methodsa 10,000-word dissertation⁠both group and individual projects⁠Examinations⁠Presentations⁠reports/magazine features⁠Scripts⁠seminar participation⁠video productions⁠written essays and tests⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
Duration5 years · Full time foundation year work placement⁠4 years · Full time work placement⁠3 years · Full time⁠4 years · Standard foundation year⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Available: YesInferred
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationPortsmouth, Portsmouth, United KingdomInferred
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time foundation year work placement⁠Mode: Full time · Full time work placement⁠Mode: Full time · Full time⁠
Teaching methodsLectures⁠practical performance sessions⁠Seminars⁠Simulation⁠Tutorials⁠Workshops⁠

Institution record: University of Portsmouth

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