MSc Social Science Research (Communication and Media) in Loughborough United Kingdom | Loughborough University

Recognized by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), our distinguished MSc Social Science Research (Communication and Media) program caters to students aiming for careers in communication and media research, whether in academic or professional settings.

This course offers specialized training in communication and media research methodologies within a globally respected department, alongside an in-depth exploration of current methodological and philosophical discussions influencing social sciences.

The School of Social Sciences and Humanities provides a dynamic setting for postgraduate studies, promoting cross-disciplinary research and partnerships while maintaining an international reputation for excellence in communication and media scholarship.

The School's communication and media research is centered in its Centre for Research in Communication and Culture (CRCC), founded in 1991. As one of the UK's largest such centers, its key focus areas encompass: cultural studies, economic policy, linguistic social dynamics, media historiography, migration and national identity, political discourse analysis, and socio-political theory.

This program fully adheres to the Economic and Social Research Council's standards for social science research master's degrees. Graduates will satisfy the ESRC's PhD funding training prerequisites, creating potential opportunities for doctoral research support from the council.