Media and Communication MA

Loughborough University

United Kingdom, Loughborough

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Loughborough University

United Kingdom , Loughborough

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Loughborough

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 26,300 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Media and Communication MA

About

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.

Communication and Media at Loughborough University is a QS World Top 100 department where graduates from various undergraduate degrees can widen their career opportunities by studying how media and communications shape our society in complex and unpredictable ways.

Our programmes will help you to develop the skills and confidence to understand the conditions that influence the fast-changing field of media and communications. We work closely with the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture to explore how media and cultural texts are produced, and how they shape the societies we live in.

MA Media and Communication is delivered by an international team of pioneering scholars who are world leaders in this field. The programme will equip you with a range of transferable research and analytic skills applicable to the media and communication professions as well as further post graduate research.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For Saudi Arabia, the GPA requirements are: First-class honours (70%) requires 3.5, Upper second-class honours (60%) requires 3.0, Lower second-class honours (50%) requires 2.8.\nFor Jordan, the GPA requirements are: First-class honours (70%) requires 3.5, Upper second-class honours (60%) requires 3 or 3.5/5 or 75%, Lower second-class honours (50%) requires 2.5 (or 3.0/5) / 63%.

English Program Requirements

The standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
Some Schools/Departments may require higher levels of English language than those specified.
The requirements needed will be sent to you in your offer communication.

Career

Your future career

This MA is ideal those wanting to prepare for a career in the media and communication industries or to conduct further post-graduate research.

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.