Media, Film & ArtsBA (Hons) Communication and Media
University of Leeds
- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Indicative tuition
- £24,750 / year
10 courses · 8 universities · 7 countries
Media, Film & Arts degrees abroad
Creative industries hire on portfolios, not passports — and studying where those industries physically live changes what ends up in yours.
Why study media, film & arts abroad
Creative degrees reward location more than almost any other subject: media, film and design education works through studios, kit, internships and proximity to working industries — and London, Melbourne and Toronto are where those industries physically operate. Studying media where the BBC, global streamers, agencies and production houses actually hire puts real work experience and industry references inside the degree, which is precisely what creative employers screen for.
Families sometimes arrive nervous about creative careers, and the honest picture is more reassuring than the stereotype: the creative economy — content, gaming, advertising, UX, digital media — is a large and growing employer across every market we serve, including the Gulf's expanding media cities and South Asia's streaming boom. Entry typically weighs a portfolio or showreel alongside grades, which means preparation should start early — and it's a lever that lets talent outrun exam results.
Careers these degrees lead to
- Editor
- Media Planner
- Content Producer
- Communications Officer
- Social Media Manager
- Content Strategist
- Communications Specialist
- Broadcast Researcher
Where you can study it
Undergraduate media, film & arts courses
7 undergraduate programmes, each with entry requirements, modules, tuition and intakes — and free application support on every one.
Media, Film & ArtsMedia, Film & ArtsBA Global Studies in Japanese Cultures (JCulP)
Waseda University
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Indicative tuition
- ¥1,300,000 / year
Media, Film & ArtsBC Communication
University of Auckland
- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Indicative tuition
- NZ$45,500 / year
Media, Film & ArtsBMS Media Studies
University of British Columbia
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Indicative tuition
- C$55,800 / year
Media, Film & ArtsBA (Hons) Dance
University of Roehampton
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Indicative tuition
- £16,500 / year
Media, Film & ArtsBA (Hons) English Literature
University of Roehampton
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Indicative tuition
- £16,000 / year
Media, Film & ArtsBA (Hons) Film
University of Roehampton
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Indicative tuition
- £16,500 / year
Postgraduate media, film & arts courses
3 postgraduate programmes, each with entry requirements, modules, tuition and intakes — and free application support on every one.
Media, Film & ArtsMA Visual Communication Design
Aalto University
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Indicative tuition
- €15,000 / year
Media, Film & ArtsMedia, Film & ArtsMSc Media Studies
University of Amsterdam
- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Indicative tuition
- €17,500 / year
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Frequently asked questions
Studying media, film & arts abroad — what students ask us most.
Do I need a portfolio, and what should be in it?
Most film, design and arts programmes ask for one; journalism and media-studies routes often don't. A good portfolio shows judgement, not volume: a handful of pieces — short films, photography series, design work, writing samples — with a line on what each was trying to do. Universities publish per-course requirements, and school art or media coursework is a legitimate foundation. Start assembling six months before applications; a rushed portfolio reads as one.
Are creative degrees a risky bet for the fees?
Less than folklore says, if chosen with open eyes. The wider creative economy — advertising, content, UX, gaming, communications — employs at scale and grows fast, and graduates with industry placements from media-capital cities convert to employment well. The honest risks: pure fine-arts routes monetise slowly, and creative starting salaries trail finance and tech. Mitigate by choosing programmes with built-in placements and by using post-study work rights to bank industry experience before any move home.
Where should I study creative subjects — does the city really matter?
More than the league table does. Creative hiring runs on internships, networks and being where productions and agencies are — a media degree in a media capital compounds in ways a higher-ranked but isolated campus cannot. London leads for film, journalism and advertising; Melbourne and Sydney anchor the Asia-Pacific industry with generous post-study work rights; Toronto pairs a large production sector with co-op culture. Pick the city whose industry you want references from, then the strongest course within it.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.