Overview

The Communication and Media programme from Loughborough University is a QS World Top 100 department where graduates from various undergraduate degrees can widen their career opportunities by studying how media and communications shape our society in complex and unpredictable ways.Our programmes will help you to develop the skills and confidence to understand the conditions that influence the fast-changing field of media and communications.

MA Media and Communication is delivered by an international team of pioneering scholars who are world leaders in this field. The programme will equip you with a range of transferable research and analytic skills applicable to the media and communication professions as well as further post graduate research.

The programme will also provide you with the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge on a real-world project undertaken in collaboration with a range of media organisations and external partners.

Career

This MA is ideal those wanting to prepare for a career in the media and communication industries or to conduct further post-graduate research.

It will prepare students for employment in diverse professional environments through a combination of independent work and industry exposure. It will equip students with a range of transferable research and analytic skills applicable to the media and communication professions and industries.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Contemporary Media
Digital Economies

The Politics of Representation
Media Representations, Identity and Digital Culture

Data, Power and Democracy
Cultural Memory and the Heritage Industries

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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120

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 166 other Masters in Communication Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree with 55% or above (or equivalent international qualification), in a wide range of subjects across diverse disciplines, such as English, the social sciences, humanities and business. Professional experience will be considered.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Tuition Fee

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International

25500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12500 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Loughborough

600 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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