BA (Hons) Mass Communications (Top-Up) Full-time

Top-up your existing qualification to a full honours degree. Mix academic rigour with practical skills. Undertake a CV-enhancing work placement. Gain a comprehensive understanding of new media, cultural theory, and popular culture. Learn about their increasing significance in contemporary culture and society. Develop new skills using industry-standard equipment. This course prepares you for a wide range of careers in newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, public relations, and new media industries. Recent graduates have gained jobs with employers such as: You could also choose to continue your studies with a master's degree.

The typical entry requirement is the successful completion of one of the following:

We'll consider applications from applicants who don't hold one of the qualifications in the list above but who do have relevant experience.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026 Full-timeSeptember 2026 Part-time

Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline

• On campus, United Kingdom