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MA Media and Communication at Loughborough University

Loughborough University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Explore media, culture and communication in a changing digital world. The MA Media and Communication programme offers a comprehensive framework to study important contemporary issues and challenges, such as digital media innovations, the changing character of media and creative industries, the rise of big data and AI, concerns about disinformation, and the politics of representation. 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.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Humanities  |  Department: Communication and Media  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Please see below for a list of modules that form part of this degree programme.

Career pathways

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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Application information

Entry 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. 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; 2 years part-time

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