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This program is designed to equip you for a professional career in global media and communications, allowing you to specialize in a specific field. You'll gain a deep analytical perspective on today's intricate worldwide media landscape while developing advanced production capabilities for cross-platform work. The curriculum also lets you focus on specialized topics through elective options such as Social Media and Digital Technology, Climate Action and Sustainability, STEM Communication, or Humanitarian Communication and Human Rights.
Career Prospects
Graduates of this MA in Global Media and Communication will find diverse career paths available to them. The program cultivates essential verbal and written communication abilities, sophisticated research techniques, and analytical reasoning—qualities highly valued across digital media, journalism, public relations, cultural sectors, and knowledge-based fields. By selecting a specialized track, students can refine their expertise and boost their career prospects. Potential career destinations span media and creative sectors, advocacy groups, political organizations, strategic communications, digital content creation, data-driven communication, publishing, broadcasting, PR, news reporting, and financial journalism. The program also provides a strong foundation for those interested in pursuing doctoral research.
To be accepted you must have a minimum Second Class Honours degree, or be in your final year of study and expecting to graduate Summer 2024. We also welcome applications from people with prior experience in journalism looking to update their skills. The programme is particularly welcoming to international students. We welcome application from all academic backgrounds, particularly Arts and humanities, science and business graduates.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 7 overall, no less than 6.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 185 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 185 overall; TOEFL: 95 overall (20 Listening, 20 Speaking, 24 Writing, 19 Reading); Pearson PTE: 65 overall, no less than 61 in any one component.