Media Management MA

    Media Management MA

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 23,918 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Media Management MA

    About

    Challenging, diverse and always evolving – this master's programme prepares aspiring media professionals to meet the challenges posed by a period of unprecedented change in the local and global media environment. There are numerous and diverse professional pathways in the creative and digital economy and this course is designed to prepare you with key sector skills such as digital media marketing, audience engagement and data analytics to ensure you succeed in the workplace.

    Additionally, this offers a wider analytical perspective on the issues affecting media and creative industries and gives emphasis to equipping you with soft skills, new styles of leadership and an appreciation of creativity as an integral part of management practices in the field.

    Why study MA Media Management at Middlesex University?

    This programme combines applied and theoretical knowledge and understanding to equip you with the vital skills necessary for a successful management career in the media. It's been designed to meet the demands of media professionals by focusing on strong leadership skills, the ability to manage change and to promote innovation and creativity.

    You'll study pedagogically innovative modules that draw on interdisciplinary strengths of diverse teaching expertise. This includes areas across media studies, the creative industries, political and digital economy, management, marketing and branding, reflecting current professional trends and academic research.

    Course highlights

    • Take advantage of our London location with many production, film and social media companies right on your doorstep as well as being taught by lecturers who are involved in the industry
    • Learn from an established network of guest lecturers from a range of different industries. Previous lectures and visits included Ofcom, Amazon Studios, Facebook and smaller start ups and production companies
    • Gain from the inclusion of data fusion skills such as digital marketing and audience analytics
    • Work opportunities are accessible through industry links with media and creative organisations embedded within the curriculum, field trips and industry visits
    • Our MDXworks employment hub will connect you with an Employability Adviser who will work with you to develop a tailored programme of employability support for you including 1:1 advice and guidance
    • Get free access to the resources, learning materials and software.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    We welcome students from the UK and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

    • Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
    • Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
    • Work placements and networking with top London employers
    • Award-winning career support to get you where you want to go after university.

    Qualifications

    We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the accepted qualifications on your country's support page. If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest international office.

    English language

    You will need to meet our English language requirements. And, don’t worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer a Pre-sessional English course.

    Visas

    To study with us in the UK, you might need a Student visa. Please check to see if this applies to you.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS both online and paper-based exams accepted. Candidates can also re-sit a single component within 60 days of taking their test through IELTS OneSkill. MDX will accept certificates with a OneSKill retake component
    6.0 (with 5.5 in each component)
    6.0 (with 6 in Reading & Writing, min 5.5 in other components)
    6.5 (with 6.0 in each component); *MA Scriptwriting and MA Novel Writing (DE)– must have minimum
    6.5 overall with 6.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and a minimum
    7.0 in Written component; ** Sport Rehabilitation and Soft Tissue Therapy MSc and Sport
    Rehabilitation and Return to Play MSc – must have a minimum of 6.5 overall with 6.5 in each component
    7.0 * All Nursing/Midwifery BSc courses must have 7.0 overall with 7.0 in written component; ** All BSc Healthcare Science BSc courses must have 7.0 overall with 6.5 in written component

    Career

    Careers

    How can the MA Media Management support your career?

    Once you graduate, you'll be equipped to enter a variety of types of employment. You could also choose to continue academic study at a higher level, for example a doctorate.

    Recent graduates have gone on to the following roles:

    • Media Manager
    • Media industry consultant
    • Digital strategist
    • Media project planner
    • Social media manager
    • Digital marketing manager
    • Editor
    • Social media analyst
    • Content strategist
    • Creative team leader.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,918 / year

    Media Management MA

    Middlesex University

    Middlesex University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London