Media and Communication Semester

College
London College of Communication Level
Open to all levels

This 13-week Media and Communication course is focused on the social and cultural impact of digital media forms and will help you develop a critical understanding of new communication technologies.

Course introduction

This course will prepare you to successfully work with the media and creative communications industries.

You’ll develop the creative and critical skills needed to evaluate and make sense of media, and to create dynamic and effective communications across a range of sectors.

This course is ideal for you if you are thinking of heading into a career in media, communications or the cultural industries. It will also be useful for you if you are thinking about further studies in this area.

During this 13-week course you will:

Experience a taster of five Practices that make up the expanded field of Media, Culture and Communications at London College of Communication.
Learn from tutors who are practicing artists, designers and communicators. benefit from access to specialist facilities at UAL’s six Colleges.
Meet like-minded individuals from around the world.
Get involved in UAL life through social events and activities.
All courses are assessed and you'll receive a record of study at the end of the programme if you wish to request credit from your home institution.

Dates and fees

Spring 2026

Dates: 19 January 2026 – 17 April 2026
Semester break is week beginning 2 March 2026

Applications for the 25-26 school year are now closed.

Autumn 2026

Dates: 7 September 2026 – 4 December 2026
Semester break is week beginning 19 October 2026
Application deadline: 15 May 2026
Fee payment deadline: 27 July 2026
Fee: £12,430

Apply for Autumn 2026

Spring 2027

Dates: 18 January 2027 – 16 April 2027
Semester break is week beginning 1 March 2027
Application deadline: 30 October 2026
Fee payment deadline: 7 December 2026
Fee: £12,430

Apply for Spring 2027

Duration: 13 weeks

Class hours: Monday to Friday, class hours may vary

Credit value: Minimum of 12 US credits / 48 UK credits / 24 ECTS, maximum of 16 US credits / 64 UK credits / 32 ECTS.

Please note that some institutions may have a different credit equivalence, please check this with your home institution. For more information check our credits and assessments page.

Level: Beginners

View our dates, deadlines and fees.

Entry requirements

English language requirements

Be from a majority English speaking country or;
Have studied for at least 1 year at a university in a majority English speaking country or;
An IELTS score (or equivalent) of 6.0, or above, with 5.5 in each of the components.
Alternative English Language qualifications accepted by UAL.

Academic requirements

Students applying for this course are expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.

Written work

An example of one of your written pieces of work is required for this course. You will be sent an email after submitting your application, asking you to submit this.

Course details

You will enrol on 3 mandatory units, 3 core course units and then may select elective units, to a total maximum of 16 US credits / 64 UK credits / 32 ECTS. Delivered primarily at London College of Communication. Teaching locations are subject to change. Individual student timetables will be shared during the course induction week.

Mandatory shared course units

Understanding Contemporary Cultures (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
London Cultural Studies (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
Creative Histories (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)

Core course units

Introduction to Media Communication (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
Creative and Technical Skills (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
Brand Storytelling (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)

Elective course units

Print and Online Journalism (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
Activism and Social Justice (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)

Please read the course unit page for information on the individual units. Some course unit details, and schedules are subject to change as we continually make improvements to align best industry and educational practice.

Our shared units allow for collaboration and community across Central Saint Martins, London College of Communication and London College of Fashion.

Tutor information

Lynsey Fox

Leading our core module, Introduction to Media Communication, and elective Print and Online Journalism., Lynsey is a Senior Lecturer in Public Relations and Media and Communication at London College of Communication (LCC).

Ruth Butah

When Ruth Butah isn’t working as an Associate Lecturer at LCC she’s busy managing marketing communications for Blakes Hotel, a premier, luxury boutique hotel in London. Ruth brings with her loads of PR experience working with some of the biggest names in fashion such as Puma, Barbour, Juicy Couture. At Dolce and Gabbana she had the enviable role of celebrity endorsements and PR Manager.

Materials

You’ll need some materials for your first session. This includes Laptop with Adobe Suite Software installed, smartphone, pencils, sketchbook, other drawing materials of choice.

Other mixed media materials can be purchased as needed, at a discounted price from the college shop or from external suppliers (please contact us if you need any further information).

Study Abroad Award

2 Study Abroad awards are available per term to students on our UAL Study Abroad Semester.

We are looking for students who will create social media content and blogs of their time with us as a Study Abroad Student. In exchange, you will receive one award of £2,000 to your bank account after going through enrolment.

Deadline: 15 May for the Autumn term and 31 October for the Spring term.

Find out how to apply.

Image: Student work by Samira Modaresifar

Image credit: Adam Razvi

Integrated Study Abroad

Study alongside local degree-seeking students for 1, 2, or 3 terms and immerse yourself into UK student life.
Image credit: Adam Razvi

Summer Study Abroad

Study from 3 to 8 weeks on one of our summer programmes.
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