Overview

The Media and Communication course at the University of Strathclyde draws on the expertise of Strathclyde’s internationally-renowned media and communications academic staff, including experts in strategic communication, media and communication theory, media ethics and mediated populism.

Career opportunities:

The MLitt in Media and Communication is designed to enhance employment prospects in media, as well as in communication industries such as public relations and corporate communications.

The strategic communication component of the programme will also increase the employability of graduates within the communication sections of other industry sectors, particularly within companies dealing with English-speaking markets

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Media Theory in an International Context

Research Skills in Literature, Culture and Communication

Media and Communication Option

From Broadcast to Participation: a History of Mediation

Strategic Communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

Although there are no formal closing date for postgraduate applications the university advises you to contact the Department/School to see if your course has an application deadline.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Information Technology (IT) Media Studies & Mass Media View 216 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

First- or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in Media and Cultural Studies, English Studies, or a related discipline.
An undergraduate degree in media or communication is not a prerequisite for this programme and we would be delighted to welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23550 GBP / year

≈ 23550 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10100 GBP / year

≈ 10100 GBP / year

Additional Details

National Part-time: £5,050

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Please see website for further details.

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Glasgow

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