Overview

Students in the Media and Communications programme from the University of Lincoln is designed to explore the role of this fast-growing employment area, by recognising the rapid changes taking place in the communications environment and enabling students to develop the media skills needed to work internationally across multimedia and digital platforms.

There is an emphasis on the ability to critically assess contemporary issues in communications in both commercial and not-for-profit organisations.

How You Study

A wide range of approaches to teaching and learning are used on the programme to reflect the ever-changing nature of the subject, spanning a range of genres, media, and audiences.

The communications-based modules aim to employ flexible and varied means of teaching, learning, and assessment tailored to the Master's experience and grounded in collaborative research-engaged learning.

Media modules deal with the landscape of the media industry and the specific media skills that are required to work in the field of communications.

Career Development

In our digitally connected world, there is an abundance of information readily available to audiences worldwide, meaning that companies are more vulnerable than ever to misinformation about their brand.

Good communications and media relations are a key management function in any business and can be used as an essential strategy to manage reputation while establishing trust among the public, increasing news media and social media presence, and maintaining a consistent voice.

Roles within the sector include publicist, copywriter, PR specialist, and social media manager, and can be based in-house or in an agency. This programme aims to equip graduates with the eloquence and confidence needed for a variety of career in media and communications.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in PR

Media Ethics, Law and Regulation

Media Relations

Gender, Media and Culture in a Global Context

Media Ecologies

Media Skills

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

Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 183 other Masters in Communication Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or second class honours degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18800 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time Home: £58 per credit point

Part-time International: £102 per credit point

Living costs

Lincoln

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

How You Study

Career Development

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Lincoln

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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