MA Digital Media and Communication at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Understand and shape communication in an increasingly digital world. The MA Digital Media and Communication allows you to examine real-world case studies from legacy to social media, classical propaganda to contemporary disinformation. You will also gain insights and produce reports that are valuable for a career in communications.

What you will study

The modules on this programme will provide you with the opportunity to examine both historical and contemporary campaigns, events and media platforms. Compulsory modules: Understanding Contemporary Media, Promotional Industries, Researching Communications 1: Media Users and Cultural Industries, Media Representations, Identity and Digital Culture, Political Communication in the Digital Age, Effective Communication, Researching Communications 2: Texts and Digital Platforms, Postgraduate Dissertation, Workplace Focused Dissertation.

Career pathways

Our MA Digital Media and Communication provides an excellent platform for those looking to build a career in advertising, marketing, public relations, advocacy, campaign management, place branding and market research. You will take a Media Landscapes class as part of the dissertation module.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 (55%) honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in Social Sciences and Humanities, however a large range of other subject areas will be considered. Ghana equivalents: first-class 65% / 3.4 GPA, 2:1 57% / 3.0 GPA, 2:2 50% / 2.5 GPA

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,250 a year (2027/28). Full-time degree per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 27,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time degree per annum Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/masters-degree/

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