BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications
at Brunel University, Middlesex

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BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications
at
Brunel University
Overview

International students can pursue BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications at UG level at Brunel University London. The duration of the course at the university is 3 years. The course is among the top-ranked courses in the International students must meet the entry requirements such as complete academic qualification, a valid test score in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE to be eligible for the course. The University fees for international students for BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications is around Pound 17,400 (INR 2,249,820) for first-year. Students must manage additional costs such as:

Rent
Hostel fees
Food, books
Supplies
Utilities, etc.

The average Brunel University London cost of living is Pound 5,708 (INR 738,044).

Duration	3 years
Tuition & Fees	₹21.89 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications

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Overview
Fees
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Rankings
Placements
Highlights
Scholarships

BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications
at
Brunel University
Fees

For enrolling at the Brunel University London, for BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications, students must pay the tuition and living cost. Moreover, the Brunel University London BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications fee structure can vary from domestic to international students.

International students must pay the Pound 17,400 (INR 2,249,820) for the first year. Along with this, they must be ready for other costs of living such housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses. The average Brunel University London cost of living for international students is Pound 5,708 (INR 738,044). Check out Brunel University London BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications on the fee breakup, from the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 21,88,620

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 7,17,968
Insurance	INR 97,607

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 125.78276 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 11ᵗʰ December 2025

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BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications
at
Brunel University
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 10th grade Lock Icon

No specific cutoff mentioned

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

70%
Applicants must have passed standard XII (CBSE, CISCE, Tamil Nadu & Maharastra Boards) with 72% from 5 subjects

All other Boards - Pass Standard XII with 82% overall

Prerequisites: English & Mathematics

TOEFL

No specific cutoff mentioned

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PTE

Marks - 59/90
59 in all subscores

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
Minimum 5.5 in all components

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BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications
at
Brunel University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

Step two

Additional documents required

Personal Statement required of 4000 characters, which should answers the questions below:

Why you are applying – your ambitions and what interests you about the subject, course providers, and higher education
What makes you suitable – any relevant skills, experience, or achievements gained from education, work, or other activities
Why you want to study in the UK
Your English language skills and any English courses or tests you’ve taken
Why you want to be an international student rather than study in your own country

Academic transcript
Language proficiency scores
A copy of the passport

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.ucas.com/

Step four

Application fees for this course

Pound 27 = INR 3.42 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card

Applicants can pay £3,000 as a deposit to secure a place
Applicants can pay their tuition fee in two installments:
- Early payment discount of 2% by paying all your tuition fees either before or at enrolment (This offer is only open to students who are self-funded); or
- Payment dates are as follows:
  - For September starters- 1st installment of 60% due at enrolment, followed by a further installment of 40%- 25 January 2017
  - For January starters- 1st installment of 60% due at enrolment, followed by a further installment of 40%- 8 March 2017
International students will be required to pay 60% of the course fee at Registration and the remaining 40% at the start of the following term
For self-funding students who wish to pay for the course in full on or before Registration, they will receive a 2% discount

BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications
at
Brunel University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#46	Media and Film Studies The Guardian, 2027
#77	Communication and Media Studies The Complete University Guide, 2027

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BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications
at
Brunel University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Average Salary	Pound 18,000
% Batch placed	92
Average earning after 1 year	Pound 21,000
Average earning after 3 years	Pound 25,000
Average earning after 5 years	Pound 29,000
Internship Available	Yes, Students on the four-year sandwich course (with Professional Development) have the opportunity to gain professional work experience in a variety of settings. University offers high-quality work placem Read more Students on the four-year sandwich course (with Professional Development) have the opportunity to gain professional work experience in a variety of settings. University offers high-quality work placements and students benefit from the links with external organizations

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Brunel University London
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

81% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Fun loving

Friendly

Liberal

Internships3.8

Part time work3.9

Post study jobs3.8

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.3

Value for money4.2

Public transportation4.4

Safety3.9

Indian Food4.4

Permanent Immigration3.6

Siva Shankar Hariharaputhiran Verified Icon

MSc Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2025

4.3

Brunel University London Review

Tips: Students should start preparing for the cold weather and the self-study concept before arriving on campus. They should start searching for local places and learning about the UK education system, job opportunities, and how best they can make use of their degree before they even start. They should also be mentally prepared for the challenges and should know that the University is always there to help.

Likes (Public transportation): The University has a lot of bus stops nearby. There is one on campus itself, and it is well connected to Uxbridge, from which we can reach central London in 40 minutes. Heathrow Airport is also very close by, and the U3 bus, which stops on campus, goes straight to the airport.

Dislikes (Internships): There are a lot of options for internships. The University has a dedicated PDC department that helps in finding internships for us, and also even if the internships are unpaid, you get valuable experience that you can use to secure full-time jobs.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1625

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 35225

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2026Read more

Nandini Ghella Verified Icon

Accounting and Business Management BSc - Batch of 2027

3.8

Academically and professionally focused.

Tips: It was a tough transition going from a high school student to a university student. Especially in an entirely new country. But the university was quite supportive in helping the students settle in. The teachers are great and very helpful, so transitioning wasn't as tough anymore.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 3975

Prepping time for classes13 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 40825

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026Read more

Anonymous

Data Science and Analytics MSc - Batch of 2026

4.1

The glory of staying on campus and enjoying life as a international student.

Tips: Highly recommend hitting up alumni on LinkedIn or the uni portals before you even pack your bags. Actually look into the specific modules ahead of time so you know how deep the material goes and don't get completely blindsided by the workload. Money-wise, yeah, I actually snagged a scholarship. I just went through the portals and wrote a ton about my career goals and why the degree made sense for my future. Honestly, I'd give the whole experience a solid 9 out of 10. Brunel's campus is massive and there’s always some club, event, or community stuff happening. Definitely try to live on campus for at least your first two terms, it's the best way to actually get the full experience.

Likes (Public transportation): Brunel University is well connected to tube stations and different bus routes. Uxbridge and West Drayton stations are connected throughout the city. Public transportation is very convenient and affordable; I would recommend searching about the suitable Oyster card.

Dislikes (Safety): Brunel University has 24/7 campus security, even though staying out of local fights and roaming alone is not recommended, especially during winter when the daylight is less. I would recommend walking around the campus during summer, making some local friends.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1100

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 35000

Reviewed on 27 May 2026Read more

Anonymous

Finance and Accounting BSc - Batch of 2025

3.6

Good but Has Challanges.

Tips: There wasn’t much of any cultural shift, but you do get exposed to different cultures, different languages, and different people. The university was good in the starting years of mine, but moving forward, due to some internal politics and financial issues, the full-time faculty was removed and was substituted with short-term contract faculty, which caused a lot of difficulty during exams and final-year projects.

Likes (Indian Food): We can say London is a combination of countries; let it be people, let it be restaurants and food, and let it be groceries. I used to live in Uxbridge, a walkable distance from my university. In the beginning there weren’t many Indian restaurants but you can find some with an average pricing of £8-10 per person. I would prefer both based on the energy I’m left with to cook and and the time so it varies, but according to me, you should and will automatically learn basic cooking and survival skills.

Dislikes (Part time work): The biggest issue with on-campus jobs is that they usually only offer full-time 40-hour contracts, which is useless for international students since we're legally capped at 20 hours a week. That said, working part-time is still a massive learning experience for managing your time and money, no matter how much financial backing you have from home. But let’s clear up a major myth: a lot of students think they can completely cover their tuition fees just by working a part-time gig. If that's your game plan, honestly, studying abroad isn’t for you. While the hourly pay varies a bit depending on your age, a decent part-time job will really only earn you enough to cover your day-to-day living expenses, not your actual college fees.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1100

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30000

Reviewed on 25 May 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc Finance and Accounting - Batch of 2024

4.5

MSc Finance and Accounting- Brunel University

Tips: Brunel is a well-known university in London. You get a name for sure. The work opportunities post-graduation are very good, especially for finance. It all depends on the course you select. Always try to get the assignments within the deadline period. Brunel works on assignment assessment. Except for finance and math courses, where they have semester exams. The professors guide you really well for these exams, and they have their hourly meetup sessions to solve any doubts you might have.

Likes (Part time work): They value international students and guide them through the entire process. It's quite flexible, and it's easy to get part-time jobs in London. The work and study balance is quite manageable. On-campus part-time jobs are available as well, but they allow only a maximum of 16 hours to work in a week, whereas off-campus you can work up to 20 hours.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1275

Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 32000

Reviewed on 22 May 2026Read more

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BSc (Hons) in Media and Communications
at
Brunel University
Highlights

This course enjoys a very close relationship with Sociology at Brunel, and particular attention is paid to the social and cultural dimensions of the media, and especially to the social and cultural consequences of the new technologies of communication and information
Students will gain a mature, critical and sociologically-informed understanding of the place of the media in today's society, with a particular focus on the new communication and information technologies
Throughout the degree, students will be encouraged to link together the theoretical and practical parts of the course as they engage in a broad-ranging sociological study of the contemporary media
This course is offered both as 3 years full time and 4-year thick sandwich
Students on the four-year sandwich course (with Professional Development) have the opportunity to gain professional work experience in a variety of settings. University offers high-quality work placements and students benefit from the links with external organizations