BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year
at UWL, London

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BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year
at
UWL
Overview

One of the most famous programs at University of West London is BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year at UG course with the duration of 4 years. Indian students applying for BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year program must submit all the required documents as per university guidelines. Indian students must submit proof of English proficiency exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. Indian students must apply as soon as possible, as the seats are limited. University of West London tuition fee for first-year is Pound 16,250 (INR 2,101,125).

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹20.59 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year

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BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year
at
UWL
Fees

The fee breakup of the University of West London BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year includes the first-year tuition fee and cost of living. The cost of living will include expenses like rent for accommodation, meals, and other utilities. The first-year tuition fees BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year is Pound 16,250 (INR 2,101,125). Students must note that the total expenses are subject to vary, depending on the additional charges set by the University of West London. Students can check the table given below to know more about University of West London BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year fee breakup.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 20,59,133

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 126.71587 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 8ᵗʰ July 2026

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BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year
at
UWL
Entry Requirements

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Applicants must have passed 12th.

TOEFL

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PTE

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IELTS

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BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year
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UWL
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#71	Communication and Media Studies The Complete University Guide, 2027

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

71% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Easy going

Internships3.2

Part time work3.3

Post study jobs3.7

Quality of faculty4.2

Student Life4

Value for money4

Public transportation5

Safety4.5

Indian Food4.3

Permanent Immigration3.5

Anonymous

Master of Public Health - Batch of 2025

4.6

Great place to learn and grow.

Tips: In this university, if you pay full tuition in one go, you get a discount. I'm really satisfied with the services during my academic journey. They're very supportive in terms of education and everything for international students. They're guiding us throughout the journey and for our future as well.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transport is really good in London and the university provides free transport as well from nearby stations for all students. London provides a student transport pass at a low cost which is really good for the students and if we live near the university, we don't need to pay for a university pass, as the university runs free buses for students from nearby areas.

Dislikes (Internships): Teachers are very supportive in terms of extra efforts for international students. They're guiding us on how to get internships and volunteer work that helps to get field job. My teachers always sending mail if they find any good opportunities for us and they guided us how to apply for that and they are always happy to give references for us.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 800

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 23000

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026Read more

Anonymous

MMUS-Electronic Music Composition - Batch of 2025

4.2

Amazing university experience with a good work-life balance.

Tips: I have grown both personally and professionally. I have become more independent since living alone pushes you to get work done even on hard days. Coming from a cloud city in India itself, London felt like home since the noise and vibrant life made it less lonely. I did not avail any scholarship; however, the university does grant a few. I am truly quite satisfied with the course, the university and definitely the country.

Likes (Indian Food): London has many options for Indian food. You will find an indian restaurant every one kilometre away and it is loaded with good food which won't make one feel homesick. Do not forget to show your id card since student discounts are almost offered everywhere. I prefer cooking by myself since it's cheaper compared to eating outside food, and it's a healthier option.

Dislikes (Safety): London is quite neutral in this aspect since it is a blend of a safe and an unsafe city. Pick pocketing is something one should really be vigilant of since I got my phone snatched once near the bus station. But apart from that, London has always been the heart of the UK as the city is chaotic, fast, and full of life.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1100

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026Read more

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MBA-Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2026

3.6

The career university with knowledge

Tips: If you're looking at the University of West London, the biggest thing to realize is that everything here is geared entirely toward getting you hired. It’s known as a huge career uni, so the modules are designed around practical, industry-standard skills rather than just reading old textbooks. Before you pick your course—whether you're looking at a standard 3-year bachelor's, a 1-year master's, or a degree with a built-in placement year—you really need to look at the module outline. Make sure those specific classes either build directly on what you already studied back home or give you the exact technical skills you need for your target job market. Location-wise, most of the action happens at the Ealing and Brentford campuses in West London. It’s a great spot because you get the true London experience without being stuck right in the chaotic, hyper-expensive center, though you're still just a quick tube ride away from everything. Tuition fees are honestly pretty reasonable compared to some of the massive, research-heavy universities in the UK, making it a much more affordable gateway into London student life. Plus, their placement support is incredibly active. They have a solid career team that hooks you up with local networking events, CV workshops, and actual industry links, and the alumni network is pretty decent for finding people who transitioned straight from UWL into full-time London corporate roles.

Likes (Public transportation): Yes, it's really good; we can track the bus and train timings. It's very accurate. We can travel by day or night without burden. I love the traffic systems, rules, and regulations. Trains and tubes are best when traveling to central London because they're very fast compared to road transport.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Nowadays rules and policies are changing; it takes 10 years for permanent residence. Need to pay more visa and NHS fees. We cannot predict what happens after 10 years for immigrants. Expensive cost of living and tax rate compared to India. Accommodation is expensive in London compared to other cities.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 30 May 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Public Health - Batch of 2025

4.3

Experienced faculty and diverse courses at University of West London: A place of quality education.

Tips: The culture here is quite different but friendly for international students. I did not get any scholarships. I am quite satisfied with my course and the university. This country is great for studying this course as it provides practical exposure to real-world to study this course.

Likes (Safety): Uwl has a student support team where you can freely tell your queries even in case of safety. They are always ready to help. The city is great but I have faced a few difficulties. First is the mailing service in my student accommodation. I did not receive my cards on time. Later must be aware of the deposit and make it clear enough to the landlord before selecting a room from an off-campus location. Overall, this place is great for developing your skills.

Dislikes (Part time work): It is difficult to find part time job this year related to your field of study. It is a bit difficult to manage your part-time and classes in the beginning. The payout is raised from this year and is good. It completely depends on the student to manage expenses.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1300

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2024Read more

Anonymous

Masters in Business Administration - Batch of 2023

2.1

Be you and all follows. Good university to start your abroad journey.

Tips: The course selection should be wise otherwise you cannot change once you pick up a course. Also, be aware of future jobs cause the rules state that we have to work in the same field as our course. Nothing apart from these. When you come here you will figure it out.

Likes (Public transportation): Transportation is really good apart from the regular strikes. Otherwise, it is better to take student accommodation so that the travel and expenses part is sorted. Either way, it is the same expense. So it didn’t really matter to me. I had opted for a student dorm.

Dislikes (Part time work): I haven't found a part-time yet. Help is given by the university as their career fairs are very specific to future jobs here. Also the part-time jobs are not relevant to your previous experience. We have to work on random things and struggle for a full time. Just like I am doing it

Total Monthly ExpensePound 2025

Prepping time for classes9 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2023Read more

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