MA Media and Communications

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject that includes some coverage of media studies or other theory-focused media-related course, cultural studies, sociology (or a social science course), history, politics, literature, philosophy.

We will also consider applicants with a degree in a non-related subject providing you have at least one year's experience within the fields of media and/or the cultural industries. Additional information may also be requested to consider these applications.

Course content

The MA Media and Communications will provide students with an internationally exceptional educational experience, by providing them with hands on experience and training within our unique and world-leading research facilities such as the Digital Humanities Lab and the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum.

• It will enable them to make a positive difference in the world by fostering advanced level transferable skills in analysis, communication, and research applicable beyond academia alone.
• It will deliver research-inspired learning through unique modules led by staff research expertise.
• Our graduates will be highly skilled with key transferable skills in research and analysis, opportunities to acquire social media expertise, leaving them well-placed to pursue a high-level academic career in the field or to move into professional communications roles.
• It will empower and engage learners by offering them practical as well as theoretical learning opportunities through hands-on work within our research facilities and the ability to choose their own direction of study and expertise through the Media and Communications Dissertation module.

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Fees

2024/25 entry

UK fees per year:

£12,000 full-time; £6,000 part-time

International fees per year:

£24,300 full-time; £12,150 part-time

Scholarships

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This includes over £5 million in scholarships for international students, such as our Global Excellence Scholarships*.

For more information on scholarships, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.

^{*Selected programmes only. Please see the Terms and Conditions for each scheme for further details.}

Teaching and research

Students will receive an internationally exceptional education, including hands-on experience and training within our unique and world-leading research facilities, such as the Digital Humanities Lab and the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum.

Our MA Media and Communications will empower and engage learners by offering you practical as well as theoretical learning opportunities through hands-on work within our research facilities, and the ability to choose your own direction of study and expertise through the Media and Communications Dissertation module

Research-led teaching ensures module content includes the latest trends in Media and Communication Studies. Our research areas include: contemporary media and culture, data, technology, futures, outer space, techno-apocalyptic narratives, digital preservation, slow computing, digital sustainability, and pre-digital nostalgia.

Guest speakers will give you a starting point to develop your own broad network of professional contacts and to identify key practitioners within your chosen specialism. Throughout the MA, you will also be engaged in a critique of the industry and a debate about its future opportunities and development possibilities.

Facilities

We are exceptionally lucky to have some fantastic facilities and resources on the Streatham Campus.

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Careers

MA Media and Communication students will acquire valuable transferable skills in advanced research, writing, communication and project management.

You'll be prepared for professional opportunities in research-led careers, education, academic careers, media and cultural industries, national and international policy and production sectors, commercial and public service organisations, NGOs, as well as charitable organisations and the third sector. Above all, you will have the critical skills necessary to evaluate and understand media in a range of professional and private spheres.

The innovative open nature of the programme structure is designed to accommodate a wide range of specialist interests within the broad spectrum of careers that are available within the field of media and communications. These range from leadership roles such as account handler, project manager or event manager through to creative roles such as concept or brand designer, or content or idea strategist.

Optional modules will help you gain specialist roles and careers in areas of digital marketing or social media management, strategy and/or consultancy. This also includes skills to develop strategic and successful media campaigns.

Guest speakers will give you a starting point to develop your own broad network of professional contacts. Throughout the MA, you will also be engaged in a critique of the industry and a debate about its future opportunities and developments possibilities.

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