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Media and Communications

BA (Hons) with Foundation

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  • Next start date: Sep 2026
  • Future start date: Jan 2027
  • Study: Full-time
  • Duration: 4 years with Foundation
  • Fee: See fees tab
  • UCAS code: A031
  • Study abroad: Optional

Overview

Explore the transformative power of the media and communications industry.

We live in an age dominated by digital media, social networks and instant communication – where new platforms, technologies and business models emerge all the time. This course teaches you how to navigate the digital landscape to your advantage and examines the powerful influence the media has on the flow of information in society – shaping culture, politics, ethics and human behaviour.

You'll experience

  • Exciting content: learn about the curation and circulation of media throughout history
  • Future-focused learning: develop future-ready skills in emerging technologies
  • Interdisciplinary study: not just media – also international relations, branding, politics
  • Prime location: join private workshops at London’s best museums and institutions
  • Creative portfolio: build a portfolio of creative projects to show employers

Why Regent’s?

Discover more about what makes Regent's special.

What to expect

Working through modules on media production, history, ethics, innovation and more, you’ll gain a solid grounding in media analysis and gain insights into the future of the industry.

You’ll examine media from traditional journalism to AI-generated content, and explore how they shape your perceptions, thoughts, emotions and social practices. Looking at current news stories and trends, you’ll debate ethics and regulatory issues (such as privacy, freedom of speech, misinformation) and the responsibilities of media companies and content creators in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Through creative workshops, you’ll learn to produce industry-standard interviews, news reports, short features and social posts, as well as content for new platforms like Web3, VR and the metaverse – from websites to digital magazines, podcasts and more. You’ll also look at techniques in pre-production planning and digital camerawork, and consider the impact of light and sound in creating powerful content that engages audiences.

On campus, you’ll have access to:

  • Da Vinci Resolve, Movie Magic
  • Red, Sony and Black Magic cameras
  • A professional Foley studio
  • A brand-new podcasting studio
  • Sound mixers and Celeb lighting
  • TV and editing studios
  • Free Adobe Creative Cloud license

Off campus, you’ll have opportunities to explore media hubs, brands, museums, archives and more –engaging with industry and joining practical workshops. Previously students have:   

  • Joined research groups in the British Library and the National Archives
  • Evaluated stereotypes in advertising at the Museum of Brands and Design Museum
  • Analysed multifaceted media campaigns at the Barbie Exhibition
  • Explored the telecommunications infrastructure at the Postal Museum
  • Cyphered messages and sent signals at the Science Museum
  • Uncovered digital worlds and virtual reality at immersive exhibitions.

Throughout your time at Regent’s, you’ll have opportunities to gain authentic professional experience in the media and communications industry. Recent examples include:

You’ll graduate with a blend of intellectual, practical, ethical and creative skills that are highly relevant to a range of sectors and careers, and crucial to participating thoughtfully in society. Our alumni work in a range of sectors – from parliamentary aides in the House of Lords to journalists, television producers, marketeers and global communication specialists for brands including Feretti. 

London-centric learning

From global organisations to new start-ups, studying in London offers opportunities for you to engage with hundreds of businesses and brands – learning directly from industry leaders via events, workshops and guest lectures, both on campus and in the city centre. Recently, students have had insights from:

  • Lindsay McIntosh – Head of News, The Sunday Times
  • Peter Robinson – former Head of PR, The White Company
  • Gareth Dunsmore – Chief Marketing Officer, McLaren Automotive
  • Lydia Slater – Editor-In-Chief, Harper’s Bazaar
  • Susie Ember, Director of Press, Polydor Records
  • Dennis De Munck – Head of Employer Branding, Ferrari
  • Sasha Slater – Head of Luxury, The Telegraph
  • William Oliver – Chief Brand Officer, dunhill
  • Oliver Borm – Director of Advertising Strategy, Google
  • Kurt Barling – Chief reporter, BBC Television
  • Kishan Athulathmudal – Investigative journalist, Channel 4 News
  • Thomas Finetto – Global Head of Creative, Meta
  • Kat Bawden, founder of Entertainment PR, DediKATed PR
  • Darren Cullen – artist and satirist behind Spelling Mistakes Cost Lives
  • Lucy O’Brien – academic and author of books on Madonna
  • Anna Gordon – news photographer

They’ve also:

  • Worked on live industry briefs, client pitches and presentations
  • Toured The BBC, The National Archives, Museum of Brands and more
  • And developed a portfolio of creative work, ready for interviews  

 A tailored experience

We put you in the driving seat – shaping your education from day one:

  • Your own support officer: receive tailored advice and support when needed
  • Academic guidance: access regular one-to-one tutorials – at least an hour each week
  • Flexible modules: personalise your course with a choice of special electives
  • Additional language classes: prepare for domestic and international opportunities

Foundation year

In your Foundation year, you'll gain a solid grounding in academic skills and principles, as well as an introduction to your chosen subject area. It will provide a rich and varied experience to ensure you’re prepared for degree-level study in the UK – ready to develop specialist knowledge and confidently make the most of your course.

Some modules will be taken with students heading towards the same or related subject areas, while others will be taken with a blend of students – enabling you to mix with peers who bring a range of different perspectives and experiences to the classroom. You’ll take two modules related to your subject area and eight shared modules covering key skills like communication, critical thinking, cultural understanding, politics, data, creativity and entrepreneurship.

Once you’ve successfully completed your Foundation year, you’ll directly progress to Year 1 of your chosen degree-level course.

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Students visit the Museum of Brands
Students visit the Museum of Brands
Students at the National Archives
This could be you – students at the National Archives
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Students attend the Connected Britain event
VR room on campus
Students make use of the VR room on campus

How to apply

Applying to Regent's is quick and easy. We accept direct applications year-round and there's no application fee. If you haven't received your exam results, you can still apply and we'll issue you with a conditional offer. You just need be clear in your application which qualifications you're currently studying for.

Step 1: Apply

  • On our website, details here
  • Through UCAS  (The Regent’s UCAS code is R18)

During the application process, you'll have the chance to upload supporting documents, including:

  • A copy of your passport (photograph ID page)
  • Academic transcripts and certificates from all previous studies
  • A 300-500 word personal statement (view guidance)
  • If you're not a native English speaker, proof of your English proficiency (take our test)

Credit transfer

If you’ve already studied part of your degree elsewhere, you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and join your new course at an advanced entry point. To apply for RPL, you'll need to state this clearly in your application and provide us with the certificates, transcripts and module descriptions for your previous course.

Step 2: Receive a response

You can expect to receive a decision on your application within 10 working days. We'll assess whether you meet our entry requirements and will notify you of our decision via email. UCAS applicants will also receive official notification via the UCAS system.

For some of our courses, the selection process may include an interview or audition. They can take the form of a one-to-one interview, a group interview or a portfolio review, which may be conducted by telephone or online. Arrangements of these are made between you and the Admissions department.

Step 3: Accept your offer

If you wish to accept your offer, you must pay your (non-refundable) advance tuition fee deposit. This will confirm your place. Here's how.

Step 4: Register 

Closer to the start of term, our Admissions team will send instructions regarding your registration process. This will include information on completing your online enrolment before you arrive, as well as a checklist of documents you'll need to bring with you to campus.

Information for international students

If you're an overseas student, you'll likely require a visa to study in the UK. Here's how to apply.

Scholarships and funding

There are a wide variety of funding and scholarship opportunities to help you finance your studies. For more information, please visit our scholarships and funding page.

Fees

Tuition fee:

  • September 2026 or January 2027 start: £24,500 per year, fixed for the duration of the course
  • September 2027 or January 2028 start: fees are under review; applicants will be notified once confirmed

Non-refundable advance deposit:

September 2026 or January 2027 start

  • UK students: £1,500
  • Non-UK students: £5,000

Read more about tuition fees.

When do I need to pay?

If you receive an offer for a course, you’ll receive a pro forma invoice. To accept your offer and secure your place, pay your deposit payment as soon as possible.

The remaining portion of your first year’s tuition fees will be due when you enrol. At this time, you’ll receive your invoice for the full year. You can choose to pay for the year in full before the start of your first academic year or in two instalments, spread out across the academic year. The dates of these instalments will be determined by when your course starts.

What do fees include?

Fees cover the cost of all tuition and access to the University’s IT infrastructure and library learning resources. Fees are presented for the first level of study which equates to two terms. 

What other costs should I budget for?

You will need to budget additional funds for accommodation and living expenses, travel, and any additional trips, visits, activities or courses that you choose to participate in outside of the tuition offered as part of your course.

The library holds a limited number of copies of core textbooks and where possible in e-format. You will be encouraged to purchase your own textbooks and will need to budget approximately £80-£100 per year, depending on your course.

How you'll learn

At Regent's, you’ll have the freedom to explore your interests in a dynamic, supportive and collaborative environment with interactive classes, industry opportunities, specialist facilities and tailored careers advice – ensuring you develop the skills, experience and confidence you need to secure your dream job.

  • Join seminars, discussions and workshops
  • Work on live briefs with real clients
  • Visit iconic London museums and exhibitions
  • Build a creative portfolio of work
  • Connect and expand your network 

Based in London, you'll also have opportunities to meet industry leaders and employers through guest lectures, live briefs, events and field trips.

Contact hours

You’ll have 14-16 hours per week of timetabled teaching. Outside your classes, you'll work on assignments both independently and collaboratively with classmates. This involves further reading, research and reflection, as well as preparation for workshops and assessments.

Teaching staff

You'll be taught by media and communications specialists who continue to work in this sector alongside teaching. They’ve worked within the industry in an array of roles, and for a variety of clients, and many have published their own work. Their knowledge and experience ensure classes are always shaped by industry innovations and standards. You’ll also:

  • Attend guest lectures with leading businesses and brands  
  • Be allocated an Academic Advisor, who you’ll meet with regularly on a one-to-one basis

Assessments

You’ll be assessed via presentations, portfolios, design projects, reports, essays and more. It's important to us that your learning is inclusive, engaging and authentic – that’s why our assessment types are varied, dynamic and built around real-world ways of working.

Disability support

We welcome and support students with a wide range of disabilities and health concerns. Please speak to us as soon as possible, so we can provide the help you need.

Academic requirements: Foundation entry

We're interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements – and review each application comprehensively on its own merit.

One of the following qualifications:

  • 5 GCSEs at grade A-C or equivalent or Grade 4 average
  • US High School (Year 11) with a minimum GPA of 2.3/4.0 or completed diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0
  • 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (Year 1)
  • Equivalent qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University and set out in the Admissions Guide and UK ENIC.

For more guidance on international entry requirements, visit our international students page.

English language requirements

Minimum English proficiency requirement through one of the following qualifications (or equivalent): 

QualificationSubjectGrade
GCSE*English languageC (4)
IB SL or HL*English A4
IB HL*English B4
US HSD (studied in a majority English-speaking country)*Grade 11 and above EnglishD
IELTS*Academic5.5 overall and 5.5 in each component

Please note, we do not accept home/online editions of English language tests.

We also offer our conditional offer holders a free, online diagnostic test known as Password Skills Plus. This must be booked in advance. Discover more.

*Qualification satisfies the English language requirements of the UKVI for non-UK/Irish nationals.

Academic requirements: Year 1 entry

We're interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements – and review each application comprehensively on its own merit.

One of the following qualifications:

  • Three GCE A-levels at grade A-C
  • 24 points in the International Baccalaureate
  • US High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.5 PLUS one of the following:
    • Three AP tests with an average grade of 3 (or two, with an average grade of 4)
    • SAT score of 1100 (550+ in both subjects)
    • ACT with a composite score of 26 (20 in each section)
    • Dual Enrolment and College credits (1st year) – 30, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Equivalent qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University and set out in the Admissions Guide and UK ENIC.

For more guidance on international entry requirements, visit our international students page.

English language requirements

Minimum English proficiency requirement through one of the following qualifications (or equivalent):

QualificationSubjectGrade
GCSE*English languageC (4)
IB SL or HL*English A4
IB HL*English B4
US HSD (studied in a majority English-speaking country)*Grade 11 and above EnglishC
IELTS*Academic6.0 overall and 5.5 in each component

Please note, we do not accept home/online editions of English language tests.

We also offer our conditional offer holders a free, online diagnostic test known as Password Skills Plus. This must be booked in advance. Discover more.

*Qualification satisfies the English language requirements of the UKVI for non-UK/Irish nationals.

Careers

You’ll graduate as multi-skilled media professionals with highly specialist skills, able to work in a range of sectors, including: 

  • Journalism
  • Communications
  • Public relations
  • Digital/social marketing
  • Advertising
  • Brand management
  • Government 

Deepen your knowledge: MA Media and Digital Communications  

Graduate visa

After you've completed your course, you may be eligible to apply for a Graduate visa. This enables you to work, or look for work, in the UK for up to 18 months after you leave Regent's, without the pressure of having to secure a job immediately – applying your skills and advancing your career with valuable experiences and industry connections.

Careers support

Feeling overwhelmed about your career path? Our Careers team is here to provide tailored advice and support every step of the way, as well as lifelong access to invaluable resources.

  • 24/7 access to online guidance and resources
  • Exclusive internships, networking opportunities and industry events
  • Personalised consultations – from interview and CV prep to business advice
  • Access to Handshake, connecting you with 650k+ global employers

Inspiring alumni

  • Noelle Reno – a global digital marketing leader, public speaker and social influencer who’s led campaigns for Four Seasons, London Fashion Week and Peroni 

  • Sofia Petkar – a senior journalist, communication professional and associate lecturer with 15 years’ experience in UK newsrooms

Your course modules

At Regent’s, you’ll have the flexibility to shape your degree from day one. Beyond compulsory core modules, you’ll choose from options across the following building blocks:

  • Core modules: building expertise in your chosen discipline
  • Elective modules: broadening your perspective with additional subjects or languages
  • Industry & entrepreneurship modules: gaining real-world experience through live projects

Classes are dynamic, collaborative and varied – blending academic study with live challenges, industry projects and insights from leading experts. 

Read more about how you'll learn and view your elective modules (subject to availability and change).

Your choice of intake

You can choose to start in either September or January. September starters complete two terms each year (autumn and spring) while January starters complete an additional summer term. The structure below depicts a September start. January starters will complete the same modules, but in a slightly different order.

View your academic calendar.

Integrated Foundation option

Liberal Arts and Media Foundation

Term 1
Liberal Arts and Media Part I This module will introduce you to the interdisciplinary Liberal Arts ethos. You will engage with the greatest thinking from the arts, humanities and social sciences and examine pressing global issues from various perspectives. You will begin your introduction to essential subject skills and knowledge in preparation to continue onto an undergraduate course. It will also help support you to develop your study skills and abilities in academic English. This module is designed to be taken in conjunction with Part II in your second term of study, where the focus will be on acting, film and media production.
Writing for Success at University This module develops your writing skills and knowledge, to prepare you for success at university. You will consider writing as a process that is shaped by your knowledge of genre, audience and purpose – and you’ll learn to identify common features of successful academic writing.

Engage with motivating writing challenges that support the skills required in the Foundation, and the skills you will need to complete written tasks at degree-level. You will explore aspects such as style, register, structure and referencing, and learn to harness digital tools to aid your writing. In this module, you will take on board feedback and use it to develop further. You will also reflect on the overall process of becoming a more proficient academic writer, all within a supportive classroom atmosphere.

As a result, you be able to approach your assessment tasks with confidence, demonstrating your learning in written tasks across your studies.
Critical Thinking In a world of conflicting ideas and the advent of "post-truth" and "fake news", being able to think critically and investigate information is crucial. This module is designed to improve your critical thinking and reflecting skills. You will learn tools that will help you evaluate information, investigate what is true, differentiate between opinion and fact, and determine strong arguments from weak. Understanding how we know what we know is one of the most fundamental aspects of university education and, in this module, you will develop a foundation in decision-making and reasoning that will help you academically and in your future career.
Cultural Understanding In this module, you will study a range of cultural industries – contemporary, historical, local and global. You will trace how ideas develop in different cultural industries from inception to materialisation, explaining the values that underpin cultural output. You will develop your understanding of the role that curiosity and creativity have played in the development of culture and the technologies used within the cultural landscape. You will consider decision-making processes, gaining an understanding of how cultural industries are created, how culture is mediated and produced, and what impact it has on its human and physical environments. The module will encourage you to engage with specific case studies, and provide a broader understanding of the social, political and economic contexts that contribute to the place of culture in society.
Politics, Society and Citizenship In this module, you will be introduced to the basic principles of politics, society and citizenship. What is society, and how is it shaped by politics? Who are we as citizens? You will explore your political values by examining some real-world problems and debating with other students about how to deal with them. By working with other students, you will explore how political engagement works within and across societies. By the end of the module, you will have the tools to develop a more critical and thoughtful attitude to citizenship, which you will take forward for the rest of your life.
Term 2
Liberal Arts and Media Part II In this module, you will continue to build on the interdisciplinary Liberal Arts ethos, subject skills and knowledge gained in Part I. You will begin to explore performance, film and media production and examine pressing global issues from various perspectives in these fields. The module will further help support the development of your study skills and abilities in academic English for degree-level study.
Communications Communication is the power to inform, persuade and bring people together to enact change. Whether verbal, non-verbal or written, communication is key to your success in university and future career. This module will enable you to improve your own communication and to evaluate the way communication works to convey ideas.

Taking an active approach, you will work through complex stories and messages, finding new ways to communicate simply, clearly and effectively. You will practice observation, understand and evaluate context, and learn to empathise with your audience to craft persuasive and professional outputs.

Reflecting on culture and identity is an important part of understanding the communication environment. You will work with and draw on your own experience, and that of your peers, to acknowledge differences and find connections. You will use collaboration and networking to help develop an individual final output that may use a variety of media.
Cultural Industries In this module, you will study a range of cultural industries, whether contemporary or historical, local or global. Tracing how ideas develop from inception to materialisation in different cultural industries will enable you to explain the values that underpin cultural output. You will develop your understanding of the role that curiosity and creativity have played in the development of culture and the technologies used within the cultural landscape. By considering decision-making processes, you will gain an understanding of how cultural industries are created, how culture is mediated and produced, and what impact it has on its human and physical environment. The module will encourage both an engagement with specific case studies and a broader understanding of the social, political and economic contexts that contribute to the place of culture in society.
Creativity and Entrepreneurship In a business environment, creativity is most often defined as the ability to imagine the unique ideas whilst innovation is defined as the process that transforms the creative ideas into real commercial product or services. Starting from this point of view, this module will help you to critically evaluate how creativity contributes to successful entrepreneurship practice.

Today’s organisations are aware of the importance of entrepreneurial and managerial creativity as a desired behaviour in identifying opportunities that lead to entrepreneurial success. In this module, you will have the opportunity to understand the role of managerial creativity for growth and wellbeing of organisations and in society.

You will cover topics such as innovative organisations; entrepreneurial creativity and decision making; transformational leadership; creative behaviour; employee innovation; and engaging with the creative process in the workplace.
Making Use of Data Data are all around us and play a crucial role in decision-making at all levels and sectors. The analysis and visualisation of data is a key skill in today’s job markets. It is not only the foundation of efficient organisations, but a means unlocking critical insights to inform present and the future operations.

In this module, you will gain a conceptual appreciation of the nature of data in its many forms, and how we use it to enhance daily working processes. You also gain an appreciation of the ethical issues around data governance and representation.

You will gain practical knowledge in data analysis by exploring the broad ecosystem data analytics platforms, and by building up key skills in Microsoft Excel, the most popular data analytics platform in the world. Throughout a series of applied sessions, you will use these skills to effectively explore, visualise, and analyse data of all kinds.

Year 1

Core modules

Media and Communications
Core Concepts in Media, Communications and Culture In what some have defined a “post-truth” world, our daily experiences are increasingly mediated, demanding that we become attuned to the complexities of the relationship between media, identity and politics. This module will develop a comprehensive overview of the interdisciplinary field of media and communications, from its historical origins to key approaches in the study of media texts and industries, including media power; cultural studies; political economy of media; political communications and the public sphere; theories of representation and intersectionality; globalisation and cultural imperialism; and convergence culture and platform capitalism. Offering a thorough insight into key areas of influential and contemporary research, the module will provide a robust understanding of the relationships between media, society and culture. This will enable you to develop the critical thinking skills necessary to research and creatively contribute to today’s dynamic media systems and landscapes.
Digital Media and Society This module explores the latest generation of new media communication technologies and applies key conceptual debates to enable you to understand social media.

It examines social media in everyday life through themes such as self-presentation; online social networks, intimacy, privacy and conflict; online participation and activism; and the role of new digital technologies.

It will apply concepts and ideas from media theory, communication studies, critical studies in gender and race, posthumanism and cultural studies. Your own creative skills will be harnessed as we explore our human digital condition. The module aims to bring personal experience and digital media (by itself, and as part of a wider community of practice) into new focus.
Media Histories and Futures This module begins a journey that starts with the telegraph and takes you through to the metaverse and beyond, focusing on the biggest challenges in the development of media industries and showcasing the changes and continuities in history. You will engage with a variety of media artefacts: you will send a signal with Morse code, cypher a message with cryptography, create images with a handmade pinhole camera and, in the process, uncover parallels with contemporary media technologies. You will explore media histories as part of broad historical trends and family histories on the micro-level. The module challenges the narrative of radical innovations of "new" media by demonstrating the continuities in debates, discussions and decisions in the media industry over the past 150 years. In this module, you will also visit London museums and take part in interactive sessions.
Introduction to Media Production Combining theory and practice, this module introduces you to the skills you need to produce competent and coherent broadcast news reports, interviews and short feature stories. You'll gain a working knowledge of digital design and film grammar, introducing industry conventions and the fundamental concepts and disciplines necessary in production. You'll also learn about techniques in pre-production planning and digital camerawork, discover how to consider light and sound and explore post-production practises. Throughout the process, we'll examine and critique your choices and share peer feedback, continuously focusing on our goal: to create visually coherent work that communicates creatively and persuasively.
Learning Perspectives This module will encourage you to become a collaborative, critical and reflective learner. Using the distinct lens of your course, you'll examine core questions about how and why we learn the way we do and develop skills essential for university study.

Elective modules

Choose two modules from the list below:
London Perspectives This interdisciplinary module will introduce you to the relationships between a range of subject areas, including your own academic specialism, and London. Subject areas addressed may include art, business, fashion, film, media, advertising, history, marketing, music, politics, psychology, religion, theatre and literature. You'll encounter specific contributions that London and Londoners have made to each of these fields, as well as consider how practitioners in each area have shaped the physical and intellectual landscape of the city that we know today – enabling you to explore the connections between your academic studies at Regent’s and the wider professional, cultural and civic contexts to which those studies contribute.
Global Perspectives This module asks you to reflect on one of the most important questions we face: how can we work together to improve the communities we live in? You'll explore a range of contemporary intercultural, political, ethical and social issues that demand collective solutions – working in groups with students from different disciplines and from diverse cultural backgrounds to generate solutions to local dilemmas and global challenges. You'll be required to reflect on this process and develop your understanding of how teams work and how our individual contributions and choices affect the dynamics of the team. You'll consider the benefits of practising empathy and explore the increased potential for arriving at creative solutions when working with people who have different perspectives.
Language (Grades 1-6) – available Autumn and Spring Choose between Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish – all languages are offered from beginner to advanced level in every term.

Languages provide you with tools to understand and imagine new worlds and communicate with others. Learning a language opens the door to cultures beyond your own and allows you to bridge the gap between communities and build connections for your life and your career. 

At Regent’s, you will learn languages differently. You will learn in a highly practical way, in order to develop skills for authentic communication. At Regent’s, you will receive individual attention in a supportive atmosphere and learn through collaboration and innovative teaching methodologies.  

Whether you want to start learning a new language, develop existing proficiency or prepare yourself to study abroad, these modules will help you develop a multilingual identity. 
Advanced Language for Professionals (Grade 7) – available Autumn or Spring If you want to work in international or multilingual environments and you already have a higher intermediate level of Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian or Spanish, this module is for you.  

You will learn to apply your existing language skills to the workplace and acquire the practical and linguistic tools to connect, collaborate and communicate effectively in multicultural professional settings.  

Learning in small groups, you will gain knowledge of the countries where the language is spoken and of their work practices and will apply that knowledge to tasks that resemble those in the workplace. You will also develop job-specific linguistic and cross-cultural skills and explore contemporary forms of communication at professional levels. 

Immersed in a unique classroom environment that embodies Regent’s cosmopolitan character, you will experience individual attention in a supportive atmosphere, learn through innovative teaching methodologies and develop your multilingual professional identity. 
Advanced Spanish through Film (Grade 8) – available Autumn or Spring Comics, films, social media posts...we live in a multimodal world where information is conveyed through combinations of visual, written, and spatial modes. If you already have a higher intermediate level of Spanish and wish to develop an ability to understand how images are created and ‘read’, this module is for you. Through close study of a range of films and television series produced in Latin America and Spain, you will enhance your understanding of the sociocultural reality of those countries. You will become familiar with the multimodal framework and apply it to the analysis of audio-visual texts. You will also acquire practical and linguistic tools to discuss and analyse in Spanish, and with a certain level of complexity, any audio-visual product. In addition to expanding on your existing linguistic skills, this module will help you develop new and highly valuable media literacies that can be easily transferred to your subject.
Business English: Professional Writing – available Autumn or Spring Every professional journey will benefit from enhanced writing skills allowing you to express yourself and persuade others. 

Classes provide opportunities to create written texts (such as work emails, letters, proposals and reports) while developing understanding of writing as a process and how to adapt writing for diverse audiences and purposes. At the same time, you will also consider the impact of choices around tone, style, formality and other key language aspects.  

This module offers a memorable experience of professional writing, harnessing technology use (such as digital word lists, text analysers) and formative feedback, all within a supportive classroom atmosphere.  

As a result, you will be ready to apply what you learn to tasks on this module in your university course your career.
Business English/Advanced Business English  – available Autumn or Spring For every prospective 21st century professional, higher-level business English skills are indispensable.  

Whether you study acting or psychology, business or fashion design, this module will develop business English knowledge (grammar and vocabulary) and skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) at upper-intermediate and advanced levels, to enhance your fluency, persuasiveness and effectiveness as a global communicator.   

Classes provide opportunities to engage in motivating linguistic challenges (such as discussions, presentations and reports). You will select and introduce business topics of interest and enjoy multiple opportunities for formative feedback, all within a small group, supportive classroom atmosphere.   

The sessions will encourage you to reflect throughout, helping to improve confidence through tasks designed to showcase the full range of business English skills required for success in your future career. 

Industry & entrepreneurship modules

Undertake real projects and challenges:
Exploring Industry and Entrepreneurship The world of work is changing fast; in some sectors, AR, AI and automation have already mechanised the work environment. New and different jobs are rapidly being created, generating fresh industry-related and entrepreneurial opportunities. Global crises have accelerated trends, causing many sectors to rethink their approaches to work.

This module provides you with an introduction to the changes being experienced, and the scope of real-world professional activities in relation to your course. Teaching will be delivered by your course team, led by subject experts, and tailored to reflect industry and entrepreneurship in your discipline.

You will develop an understanding of how changing local and global trends impact the current and future worlds of work. The focus will be on exploring your industry or sector and its future, with a view to informing your own potential career or entrepreneurial journey.

In this module, you will be supported by the experts in the Careers, Enterprise and Industry services and the university careers platform, Handshake.

Year 2

Core modules

Media and Communications
Media Production and Content Consumption Media production has undergone a drastic transformation in recent years. Content is produced differently, consumed differently, and by vastly different and diverse audiences. This module analyses who is consuming media content and offers theoretical and practical tools to understand the media audiences. We will also experience the challenges of designing and conducting a small-scale research project on the audiences. Then, with a sharp focus on the chosen audience, we use professional production tools and environments to create effective and impactful content for targeted groups of digital consumers.
Interpreting Media Increasingly we live in a world mediated by imagery, where individuals are at a crossroads of powers aiming to persuade and influence.


In this module, you will engage in media analysis, gaining a toolkit to examine and interpret a variety of media texts, including news, film, television, advertising, popular music, video games and online content.



By developing a critical awareness of how meaning circulates across the sites of production, distribution and consumption, you will explore the fundamental analytical skills needed by media professionals.



You will use a variety of methods – including semiotics and visual analysis, film and moving-image analysis (mise-en-scène, cinematography, montage and sound), discourse and rhetoric analysis, content and sentiment analysis – in order to develop insight into how signs and meanings are shaped in context and across the fields of political communications, popular culture and social media.
Global Media Industries This module will investigate media industries, providing you practical experience in digital skills and theoretical perspectives on the ‘public sphere’ of global media and political economy of communication.

You will explore how media are shaped globally and locally. Themes may include global co-operation and production, global circulation and local labour, global audiences and entertainment, transnational politics, intellectual property, transcultural communication, sector-based knowledge and skills development.

A synthesis of theory and practice will help you develop real-world insights into the current state of global media industries. A thorough critical grounding in the subject will add the ability to apply knowledge to interrogate the future of those industries.

Elective modules

Choose one module from each of the following categories, four in total:
Elective module 1 You can choose from: Creativity and Imagination; Being Human; Creating a Brand Identity; Why We Post: Social Media and Us; Financial Innovation and Technology; Photography Workshop; How to Think in a Post-Truth World; Understanding Human Rights; Literary London; Behind the Lens: Introduction to Media Production; Psychology of Emotions; London as Fashion Capital; Emerging Technologies: from Web3 to the Metaverse; Digital Design with Adobe Creative Suite; The Power of Language in Your Life; Business Ethics; Experiencing Theatre; Understanding the Global Art Market; Inspiring Your Audience; Future Cities Now. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list and module descriptions. Please note, not all electives will be offered every term, due to timetabling and other constraints. 
Elective module 2 You can choose from: Creativity and Imagination; Being Human; Creating a Brand Identity; Why We Post: Social Media and Us; Financial Innovation and Technology; Photography Workshop; How to Think in a Post-Truth World; Understanding Human Rights; Literary London; Behind the Lens: Introduction to Media Production; Psychology of Emotions; London as Fashion Capital; Emerging Technologies: from Web3 to the Metaverse; Digital Design with Adobe Creative Suite; The Power of Language in Your Life; Business Ethics; Experiencing Theatre; Understanding the Global Art Market; Inspiring Your Audience; Future Cities Now. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list and module descriptions. Please note, not all electives will be offered every term, due to timetabling and other constraints. 
Elective module 3 or a Language You can choose from: Creativity and Imagination; Being Human; Creating a Brand Identity; Why We Post: Social Media and Us; Financial Innovation and Technology; Photography Workshop; How to Think in a Post-Truth World; Understanding Human Rights; Literary London; Behind the Lens: Introduction to Media Production; Psychology of Emotions; London as Fashion Capital; Emerging Technologies: from Web3 to the Metaverse; Digital Design with Adobe Creative Suite; The Power of Language in Your Life; Business Ethics; Experiencing Theatre; Understanding the Global Art Market; Inspiring Your Audience; Future Cities Now. Please note, not all electives will be offered every term, due to timetabling and other constraints. — — — Or select a language module. You can choose between Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Business English – all languages are offered from beginner to advanced level. — — — Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list of Special Electives and Languages you can choose from.
Elective module 4 or a Language You can choose from: Creativity and Imagination; Being Human; Creating a Brand Identity; Why We Post: Social Media and Us; Financial Innovation and Technology; Photography Workshop; How to Think in a Post-Truth World; Understanding Human Rights; Literary London; Behind the Lens: Introduction to Media Production; Psychology of Emotions; London as Fashion Capital; Emerging Technologies: from Web3 to the Metaverse; Digital Design with Adobe Creative Suite; The Power of Language in Your Life; Business Ethics; Experiencing Theatre; Understanding the Global Art Market; Inspiring Your Audience; Future Cities Now. Please note, not all electives will be offered every term, due to timetabling and other constraints. — — — Or select a language module. You can choose between Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Business English – all languages are offered from beginner to advanced level. — — — Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list of Special Electives and Languages you can choose from.

Industry & entrepreneurship modules

Choose one module from the list below:
Entrepreneurial Challenge Regent’s University London has been quoted as the UK university with the highest density of business founders. In this module, you will develop entrepreneurial thinking about how to grow your own or others’ entrepreneurial ideas.

You will have the freedom to choose between a range of entrepreneurial challenges and explore enterprise opportunities. In doing so, you will develop your own concepts and create an entrepreneurial plan. In collaboration with others, you will develop your entrepreneurial ideas through creative thinking, research and evaluation.

At the end of the module, you will pitch your idea, bringing your concepts closer to an exciting reality. If you have true ambitions to become a founder, the module will also prepare you to complete an individual entrepreneurial project in your final year.
Industry Challenge In this module, you will experience the challenge and pace of the world of work through a real world or live project, chosen from a menu of industry scenarios. This will give you an insight into the culture, practices and commercial contexts of an industry, field or sector within which the project is situated.

The focus of this immersive experience will be on process, as you engage in team building, collaboration and project management, researching and testing concepts and presenting your concepts to address the industry challenge.

The module will support your personal and professional development so that, when you move into the final year of your course, you will be equipped to complete a significant individual project of your choice.
Placement This placement module gives you the opportunity to experience industry and entrepreneurship in an external organisation. Through an immersive piece of work, either within or outside of your discipline, you will apply your knowledge and intellectual and practical skills to real life challenges to develop a critical appreciation of how an organisation operates and evolves.

These insights, skills and knowledge will not only prepare you for your next level of study, but they will also help you to build the attributes required to realise your future ambitions after graduation.

Study abroad pathway

Or you can spend the Spring term at a partner institution overseas:
Study abroad term In your first year, you'll be invited to participate in a study abroad term which takes place in Year 2. Depending on your course, you'll have a choice of 60+ partner universities in over 20 countries around the world – immersing yourself in a new culture and meeting students from all walks of life. To join, you must meet our entry criteria. There are no extra fees and it doesn't delay your graduation at all. You'll receive dedicated support from the International Office throughout. For more information, visit regents.ac.uk/outbound or contact [email protected].

Year 3

Core modules

Media and Communications
Media Ethics and Policy This module will evaluate and critically analyse the ethical, legal, political and environmental challenges in media and communications. We will responsibly analyse the most debated issues around ethical decisions and legal standards not only of the media as an industry, but also as the common denominator of creating the current communication trends and practice. Themes could include surveillance, whistleblowing, hacking, fake news, standardisation, monetisation, media ecology, cybercrime, privacy laws and freedom of expression. We will analyse a variety of contemporary case studies to identify core ethical decisions, evaluate their consequences for contemporary media practice, and develop skills for effective and informed decision-making. Debates, discussions, presentations, and industry talks will be used to develop insight into policy trends in our fast-paced world.
Current Issues in Media: Showcase Portfolio Media and communications is a fast evolving field of study. This module will engage with debates around the latest trends, in order to develop a more informed and sophisticated practice. We will analyse key concepts and apply these to recent global challenges through small projects. These projects will form a portfolio through that will showcase abilities in theoretical, methodological and practical skills proposing solutions to current media challenges.
Major Project l The Major Project is the culmination of your studies. You will study Major Project I in the first term of your final year and Major Project II in the second. Each module comprises 20 credits. Together, the two modules form one project.

The Major Project is a substantial piece of work, drawing on your discipline-specific and interdisciplinary learning, together with your learning about industry and entrepreneurship. You will have the freedom to design a self-directed project that reflects your interests and career aspirations. You may also choose to relate your Major Project to work you’re completing on your other final year modules.

In Major Project I, you will start the term developing a proposal for your Major Project, supported by your tutors. Following your proposal, you will begin work on your Major Project, learning through individual or group supervision, workshops or studio practice, as appropriate to your project.
Major Project II Major Project II is the second Major Project module in your final year. Following the research and development you undertook in Major Project I, you will realise and complete your work in Major Project ll.

The Major Project is your opportunity to apply your discipline-specific and interdisciplinary learning, together with your learning around industry and/or entrepreneurship to a topic of your choice. Through the Major Project, you can realise your ambitions as you prepare to graduate with work that illustrates your aspirations.

You will learn through individual or group supervisions, workshops or studio practice, as appropriate to your project. You may also choose to relate your Major Project to the work you’re completing on your other final year modules.

If you are working on an entrepreneurial project for your Major Project, you may be able to join the Founders Programme, which supports students and graduates interested in starting their own business with tailored guidance, coaching, mentoring, and access to experiential bootcamps and live events.

Elective modules

Choose one module from each of the following categories, four in total:
Elective module 1 You can choose from: Creative Futures; Essential Leadership Skills; Brand Me; Influencer Marketing Masterclass; The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Revolution; How to Create a Social Enterprise; How to deal with Uncertainty; Understanding the Politics of Migration; Living Religions in London; Podcasting Masterclass; Exploring Sleep and Dreaming; Material Cultures and Sustainability; Understanding Artificial Intelligence; Professional Project Management; Introduction to Environmental Law; The Art of Data Storytelling; Cyber-psychology: Understanding Digital Behaviour; Decision-making Strategies Masterclass; Creative and Professional Writing Masterclass; Global Conflict and the Arts. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list and module descriptions. Please note, not all electives will be offered every term, due to timetabling and other constraints. 
Elective module 2 You can choose from: Creative Futures; Essential Leadership Skills; Brand Me; Influencer Marketing Masterclass; The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Revolution; How to Create a Social Enterprise; How to deal with Uncertainty; Understanding the Politics of Migration; Living Religions in London; Podcasting Masterclass; Exploring Sleep and Dreaming; Material Cultures and Sustainability; Understanding Artificial Intelligence; Professional Project Management; Introduction to Environmental Law; The Art of Data Storytelling; Cyber-psychology: Understanding Digital Behaviour; Decision-making Strategies Masterclass; Creative and Professional Writing Masterclass; Global Conflict and the Arts. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list and module descriptions. Please note, not all electives will be offered every term, due to timetabling and other constraints. 
Elective module 3 or a Language You can choose from: Creative Futures; Essential Leadership Skills; Brand Me; Influencer Marketing Masterclass; The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Revolution; How to Create a Social Enterprise; How to deal with Uncertainty; Understanding the Politics of Migration; Living Religions in London; Podcasting Masterclass; Exploring Sleep and Dreaming; Material Cultures and Sustainability; Understanding Artificial Intelligence; Professional Project Management; Introduction to Environmental Law; The Art of Data Storytelling; Cyber-psychology: Understanding Digital Behaviour; Decision-making Strategies Masterclass; Creative and Professional Writing Masterclass; Global Conflict and the Arts. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list and module descriptions. Please note, not all electives will be offered every term, due to timetabling and other constraints.  — — — Or select a language module. You can choose between Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Business English – all languages are offered from beginner to advanced level. — — — Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list of Special Electives and Languages you can choose from.
Elective module 4 or a Language You can choose from: Creative Futures; Essential Leadership Skills; Brand Me; Influencer Marketing Masterclass; The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Revolution; How to Create a Social Enterprise; How to deal with Uncertainty; Understanding the Politics of Migration; Living Religions in London; Podcasting Masterclass; Exploring Sleep and Dreaming; Material Cultures and Sustainability; Understanding Artificial Intelligence; Professional Project Management; Introduction to Environmental Law; The Art of Data Storytelling; Cyber-psychology: Understanding Digital Behaviour; Decision-making Strategies Masterclass; Creative and Professional Writing Masterclass; Global Conflict and the Arts. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list and module descriptions. Please note, not all electives will be offered every term, due to timetabling and other constraints.  — — — Or select a language module. You can choose between Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Business English – all languages are offered from beginner to advanced level. — — — Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list of Special Electives and Languages you can choose from.

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‘Regent’s offered a range of different electives, which gave me the chance to truly design my own degree – taking business, psychology and language modules alongside media was a unique experience that I wouldn’t have had anywhere else.’ Luise Hasse, BA (Hons) Media and Communications
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