MDes Media & Communications at Canterbury Christ Church University

Advance your career in the media and communications industry with a MDes (Master of Design) Media & Communications at Canterbury Christ Church University. This specialist postgraduate award is designed to develop you into a senior design leader who can bridge the creative and business realms of media and communications. CCCU’s Media and Communications postgraduate degree emphasises media and communications management, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities while developing your advanced technical skills in content creation and strategic communications.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Media  |  Duration: 1 year (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop media and communications skills across digital, print, and other contemporary outlets. Take on an active leadership role as you collaborate with peers on major projects based on real-world media and communications challenges. Core modules include Content Design and Production, Design Leadership, Strategic Communications, Design Futures, Major Project: Creative Industries, PG Challenge Module.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped to work in communications agencies, PR firms, marketing departments, media organisations, brands, charities, public sector bodies, and as independent consultants - in the UK and globally. The MDes Media & Communications prepares you for middle and senior roles that combine communications expertise with leadership responsibility, roles could include: Communications Director / Head of Communications, Creative Director, Content Director / Head of Content, Brand Director / Brand Strategist, Digital Director, Agency Director / Account Director, Media Strategist, Campaign Director.

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