University of Gloucestershire

Communications and Media with Placement Year (Hons) helps you build practical, industry-ready skills in communications, content creation and media production. You’ll learn how to plan campaigns, write for PR, and produce engaging video, audio and social media content—supported by a placement year to develop real workplace experience.

• Award: BA (Hons) Communications and Media (with Placement Year)
• Duration: Typically 4 years (including a placement year)
• Credits: 360 UK credits (typical for an honours degree)
• Delivery: Full-time, campus-based teaching with a placement year
• Placement year: Industry placement to gain professional experience
• Teaching & assessment: Lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, practical projects, written coursework and portfolio-based assessment
• Language of instruction: English
• Application route: UCAS (where applicable)
• Start date: Usually September (confirm for the specific intake)
• Tuition fees: Fees vary by student status; check the programme page for the latest figures

Programme Structure

The degree blends communications theory with practical media production. You’ll study core modules across the academic years and complete a placement year to build professional experience.

Indicative modules

• Journalism in Context
• Media Law and Regulation
• Multimedia Content Production
• Campaigns, Stunts and Influencers
• Writing for Communications and PR

How you’ll learn

• Practical production: video, audio and digital content creation
• Writing and strategy: copywriting, messaging and campaign planning
• Professional practice: portfolio development and placement preparation

Placement year

During the placement year, you’ll work in an industry setting relevant to communications and media. The placement supports your employability and helps you apply your learning in a real workplace.

Final year

In the final stage, you’ll consolidate your skills through advanced communications and media work, typically culminating in a portfolio and/or a capstone-style assessment (module details may vary by intake).

English requirements

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Work Permits

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After completing your degree, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study work route (where available) depending on your nationality, the level of your qualification, and the immigration rules in force at the time you apply.

• Eligibility: Typically requires that you have successfully completed your programme and hold the correct immigration status at the time of application.
• Duration: Post-study work permissions are usually granted for a fixed period (the exact length depends on the current rules and your circumstances).
• Conditions: You may need to meet requirements such as having studied in the country for a minimum period, maintaining valid leave, and applying within set deadlines.
• Country-specific rules: Rules can change. Always check the latest guidance from the relevant government immigration authority before planning your move.

Important: This information is general and may not reflect the latest policy for your situation. For the most accurate advice, confirm your eligibility with the programme team and the official immigration authority.