A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in London.

Price£10,050–£16,500/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateUnknownUnknown
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 1 official source · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

25 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

8 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?

From languages and communication to business and management

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

Specialist subjectsData and computingBusiness and managementSociety, ethics and lawLanguages and communicationResearch methodsProjects and labs
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
What are all the subjects?

All 25 modules

Year 1 · 6 modules · all core · credits not published
Module

Source: uel.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 6 modules · all core · credits not published
Module

Source: uel.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 7 modules · credits not published
ModuleType
Core
Core
Core
Core
Optional
Optional
Optional

Source: uel.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Modules · 6 modules · credits not published
ModuleType
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Optional

Source: uel.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusCity: London · Campus: Docklands Campus⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

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

What is there more of here?

More data and computing than 5 of 6 similar

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

This programmeDigital Media and Communication BA (Hons) UEL25
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More data and computing, less business and management

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

More here than typical

Specialist subjects
20% here
11% typical
Data and computing
8% here
1% typical

Less here than typical

Business and management
16% here
26% typical
Projects and labs
12% here
17% typical
Languages and communication
28% here
31% typical

About the same as typical: research methods, internship, society, ethics and law.

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 projects and labs 33% against 29% at most

This programme

Year 3

Close to similar programmes

This programme
  • Specialist subjects
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
What is only here?

6 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

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

Languages and communication

3
  • Media and Communication Industries in Context
  • Media Storytelling
  • Transmedia Storytelling

Specialist subjects

1
  • Embarking on Professional Development (Mental Wealth)

Projects and labs

1
  • Professional Practice 1 (Mental Wealth)

Business and management

1
  • Strategic Brand Management
Where you'll study

Studying in London

What is the campus like?
City sizeOver 1 million people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 8,961,989 in 2019
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠ · Room guaranteed for all studentsInferred
RankingGuardian University Guide 2026: top 40, national⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠
FoodCanteen⁠
SupportStudent union⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Transport⁠

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

What it costs

At least £16,500 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £16,500 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£16,500

Not published: application fee, visa fee, insurance and living costs

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (4)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionInternational students2027/28£16,500 / year
≈ €19,770
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionInternational students2027/28£16,500 / year
≈ €19,770
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.6
home students£10,050
non-EU£16,500

Your passport changes the rate.

−£14,685

Dean Scholarship

−£3,000

Dr. Judi Love Award

Grant

Early Payment Discount

Is that expensive?

Cheaper than most

Among 39 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €19,770

Costs more than 6 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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And the whole degree?

≈ £66,000

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
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All 2 accepted proofs
IELTS 6.0 · Degree including contextual offer · Language: English · Conditions text: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; 5.5 in Listening and Reading (or recognised equivalent).
IELTS 5.5 · Degree with foundation year · Language: English · Conditions text: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyText: A Levels⁠
    +10 more
    • Text: Access to HE Diploma⁠
    • Text: BTEC Diploma – MP⁠
    • Text: BTEC Extended Diploma – PPP⁠
    • Text: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English⁠
    • Text: International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level⁠
    • Text: T Levels⁠
    • Text: We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability, on a case by case basis.⁠
    • Points: 64 · Degree with contextual offer · Qualification: UCAS tariff⁠
    • Points: 48 · Degree with foundation year · Qualification: UCAS tariff⁠
    • Points: 96 · Degree · Qualification: UCAS tariff⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Degree including contextual offer · Language: English · Conditions text: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; 5.5 in Listening and Reading (or recognised equivalent).⁠
    +1 more
    • IELTS 5.5 · Degree with foundation year · Language: English · Conditions text: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct · System: UEL Applicant Portal⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Ucas · Degree with foundation year · UCAS code: P303⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Degree · UCAS code: P302⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

3 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 programmeDigital Media and Communication BA (Hons) UELSimilarSports Journalism BA (Hons) UELSimilarInternational Trade and Business Communication (Top-up) BA (Hons) Portsmouth
Price£16,500 / year · 2027/28£16,500 / year · 2027/28Not published
Duration4 years4 years1 year
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

£5,760–£17,250 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €6,902–€20,669

20% business and management · 20% languages and communication

BachelorScholarshipsEnglish

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Media and Communications, BA Hons

£9,790–£17,975 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €11,730–€21,537

31% languages and communication · 25% projects and labs

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Digital Media and Communication BA (Hons) is a bachelor's programme in media and communication at University of East London in London, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 25 modules, of which 4 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are languages and communication (28%), business and management (16%) and projects and labs (12%).

How much does Digital Media and Communication BA (Hons) cost?

£16,500 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; International students: £16,500). In euros that is ≈ €19,770.

When is the next deadline or start?

Unknown.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

University of East London, London, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 14 fields we hold

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Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: UEL Applicant Portal⁠Route: Ucas · Degree with foundation year · UCAS code: P303⁠Route: Ucas · Degree · UCAS code: P302⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Degree including contextual offer · Language: English · Conditions text: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; 5.5 in Listening and Reading (or recognised equivalent).⁠IELTS 5.5 · Degree with foundation year · Language: English · Conditions text: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).⁠
Prior educationText: A Levels⁠Text: Access to HE Diploma⁠Text: BTEC Diploma – MP⁠Text: BTEC Extended Diploma – PPP⁠Text: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English⁠Text: International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level⁠Text: T Levels⁠Text: We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability, on a case by case basis.⁠Points: 64 · Degree with contextual offer · Qualification: UCAS tariff⁠Points: 48 · Degree with foundation year · Qualification: UCAS tariff⁠Points: 96 · Degree · Qualification: UCAS tariff⁠
Programme · 8 with values
CampusCity: London · Campus: Docklands Campus⁠
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration4 years · Full time degree with foundation year⁠3 years · Full time⁠
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
LocationDocklands Campus, London, United Kingdom⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time degree with foundation year⁠Mode: Full time · Full time⁠

Institution record: University of East London

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