Overview
Media and Communications MA is one of the routes we place students on most often, and it is offered widely enough that there is usually a fit whatever your profile looks like. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Media and Communications is portfolio driven, and many departments build in industry placements. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 20 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.000 to £35.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A broad degree whose graduates spread widely across communications, marketing, production and public affairs. It converts best when a specialism and practical experience are added to it.
Roles graduates go into
- Communications officer
- Public relations executive
- Content and social media manager
- Marketing executive
- Production or editorial assistant
- Public affairs officer
Where they work
- Agencies in PR, content and digital
- In-house communications teams
- Charities and the public sector
- Broadcasters and publishers
- Universities and membership bodies
After the course
CIPR or PRCA qualifications for communications, or platform certifications for the digital route.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,000 - £35,500