Overview

You decide that you would like to pursue a career within academia, developing the research that you undertake during your Faculty of Media and Communication programme from Bournemouth University and sharing your expertise with others who have an interest in a similar field.

Key Facts

A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an excellent precursor to a PhD and undertaking this two-year course in the Faculty of Media & Communication will give you access to experts and resources in a wide range of media and communications fields, as well as law.

The research strategy in the faculty is aligned with Bournemouth University’s 2025 vision and strategic plan; a plan that stresses real-world impact, the enrichment of society and the economy, and advancing knowledge to significantly influence challenges world-wide.

Research projects within the faculty have had a significant impact on a number of worldwide issues including digital and technological futures; The implications of 3D printing for Intellectual Property, Afterglow, The impact of digital technologies on readers and reading and global security; Tear gas, policing and human rights.

There is strong potential for collaborative research that allows you to cross boundaries both within the sector and across all of our faculties, allowing you to deliver insightful and impactful research.

Transferable skills and academia

Undertaking a research degree will not only allow you to carry out research in a specialist field, it will also equip you with a range of transferable skills that can be applied to roles within project management, commercial research and development, or consultancy services.

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Programme Structure

Research study areas

We have an international reputation for delivering high-quality research projects, with some of our work published in leading national and international journals.

Within the faculty we have experts in journalism, communication, animation techniques, software development, media education and digital archiving, all of whom work together to deliver exciting and ground-breaking research.

Key subject areas you can apply to study for your MPhil within the Faculty of Media & Communication are listed in this section. Our research themes run across all areas and some are cross-faculty across the University.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-16 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 217 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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66

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

We would normally expect you to have an Honours degree at Upper Second Class (2:1) and/or an appropriate Master's degree.
Some supervisors may ask you for additional entry requirements such as relevant work experience, evidence of written work, or previous study of a particular subject.
As entry requirements can vary, it is important to discuss your application in principle before submitting a formal application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4863 GBP / year

≈ 4863 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: £4,863 per year for a full-time programme

Int: £20,000 per year (library-based), £23,000 per year (laboratory-based)

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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