Overview

This Global Communication and Media course at Sheffield Hallam University provides broad understanding and skills for graduate students in the social sciences and professionals in the sector. You’ll study media and communications at a global scale while developing specialist knowledge and research skills – preparing to launch a career as a media professional, or to enter doctoral study.

Key facts

Understand a rapidly changing field.

Study the role of communication and media in contemporary society.

Learn effective approaches for analysing media texts.

Conduct research and present your findings and ideas with clarity.

Develop as a professional, while drawing on the department’s advanced industry connections and research expertise.

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you for a career in

new media organisations

international social media management

press and media organisations

international news agencies

governmental departments

journalism and campaign management

public relations

charity sector campaigning

advocacy

academia

teaching

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Content Creation And Media Design Thinking

Global Creative Industries

Media And Communication: Theories And Debates

Researching Audiences And Data

Gcm: Dissertation/ Final Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. There are no deadlines for masters courses, but courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in Communications, Media, Journalism, Public Relations, History, International Relations, Politics, or related field.

In some circumstances, students without traditional undergraduate qualifications will be considered. It is envisaged that these applicants will have relevant work experience.

Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18600 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10940 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 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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