MA by Research Media Studies at Swansea University

Programme overview

An MA by Research in Media and Communication at Singleton Park Campus, built around a substantial media project of your own choosing. Staff expertise includes film studies, global media and journalism, digital media and social activism, and migration and communication.

Department: School of Culture and Communication | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April and July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

A thesis of up to 40,000 words demonstrating original research, examined by viva, supervised by two academics with fortnightly meetings in the first term.

Career pathways

Pathway to a career in academia or employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in a related subject, or relevant work experience. English language for non-native speakers: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in each component, or another approved test such as the Swansea University English Test. Admissions decisions may also reflect the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,550 a year (2026/27). Full-time Year 1 tuition fee; fees for later years rise by 3%; part-time fee per year 1: UK £2,619, international £9,300 Source

Intake: October, January, April and July

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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