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Cultural and Creative Industries BA Hons
The BA Cultural and Creative Industries degree at the University of Birmingham will prepare you to lead and innovate in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK. Combining theory and practice, your
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Cultural and Creative Industries BA Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Media, journalism and communications and Media Studies at University of Birmingham
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Cultural and Creative Industries BA Hons at University of Birmingham
We prefer applications from students offering at least one A level in an essay-based subject from our list of preferred subjects:
Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art & Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; Geography; Government and Politics; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; and Theatre Studies.
Students without a preferred subject may be invited to submit a 1000 word admissions essay.
General Studies is not accepted.
UCAS points for current students on Media, journalism and communications and Media Studies at University of Birmingham
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Media Studies at University of Birmingham
member5117056
1st October 24
Film and Creative Writing, BA Hons FullTime
i switched to english and film as i found creative writing extremely lacking of the experience i expected. it could be an issue to do more with the broad nature of first year but alas who knows. im far enjoying film and english now, and it might have more to do with the way i like to learn as i enjoy note taking and challenging academic ideas which creative writing does not offer. read more
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member1276279
27th January 23
English Literature and Film, BA Hons FullTime
Good modules with interesting topics. Some film modules seem a little too simple, but this is due to the fact that no prior education in film is required for the course, so its understandable. read more
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member974849
11th January 23
Film and Creative Writing, BA Hons FullTime
Here as an international student. Small course, which is nice as everyone knows each other and is work in a really cohesive space. Nice change from my home uni! read more
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