MA Media and Communication (London) at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Build the insight, creativity and strategic thinking to thrive in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Are you interested in media and communication in a context of fast technological innovation and grand societal challenges? Develop specialist skills and knowledge on our MA Media and Communication so you’re ready to play your part in this dynamic, impactful field.

Faculty: Loughborough University London | Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: January 2027 or September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The modules on our Media and Communication MA have been carefully put together to give you the most up-to-date and relevant set of skills and knowledge for progressing in your chosen career. Compulsory modules: Media Industries: Critical Perspectives, Grand Challenges, Media and Communication for Development and Social Change, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Communication and media are at the heart of processes of innovation and social change in our fast-paced societies. Organisations across the communication and media sectors need skilled, knowledgeable specialists to drive effective and sensitive approaches and campaigns.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree with a minimum of 55% (or equivalent international qualification), in social science, humanities or associated subject. Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide details of alternative qualifications or relevant professional or voluntary work experience as this will also 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 12,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time degree per annum Source

International applicants: GBP 21,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time degree per annum; see fee footnote on course page Source

Intake: January 2027 or September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; Up to 4 years part-time

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

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