Overview

The Communication and Media programme from Loughborough University 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.

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Contemporary Media

Digital Economies

The Politics of Representation

Media Representations, Identity and Digital Culture

Data, Power and Democracy

Cultural Memory and the Heritage Industries

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Loughborough, 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

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree with 55% or above (or equivalent international qualification), in a wide range of subjects across diverse disciplines, such as English, the social sciences, humanities and business. Professional experience will be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12900 GBP / year

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Living costs

Loughborough

United Kingdom

600 - 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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