MA Media and Communications
University of Exeter, Exeter | Devon, England | Estd in 1955 | Government University
Devon, England
About MA Media and Communications
Media and Communications is a broad interdisciplinary field of study. The course at University of Exeter prepares the students for the next generation of professionals in communications and to become excellent media researchers. At the end of the course, students will gain advanced transferable skills in communication, analysis, and research that is relevant beyond academia along with social media expertise. The course is available at the Streatham Campus of University of Exeter.
Students have to achieve a total 180 credits in order to successfully complete the course. Of the 180 credits, 90 credits are for compulsory modules and 90 credits are for optional modules. There are two compulsory modules that include a dissertation and five optional modules to choose from to achieve 90 credits. The course will be taught along with hands-on experience through two research facilities, Digital Humanities Lab and Bill Douglas Cinema Museum. Students will go through a real-time experience through video games, social media management and guidance by research-experienced staff.
After successful completion of the course, students can find careers in the following areas:
Social media management/Strategy/Consultancy/Content Creation
Advertising and Market research/analytics
Creation and Campaigning
Management consultancy activities
Media campaigns
Media policy/education
Computer programming and consultancy
Video, television and music production and publishing
Education
Charities/NGOs
Students will find careers as Content writers, Graphic designers, Public relations account executive, Digital marketer, Journalist, Event Manager, Bloggers, Filmmakers etc.
Particulars | Details |
Discipline | Communications |
Campus | Streatham |
Duration | 1 year full-time 2 years part-time |
Fees | £22,500 full-time |
Scholarships | Available |
Highlights
Ranking and Stats
| Domain | Year | Score | Rank | Rank Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 2019 | 45.6 | 98 | NA |
| Arts & Humanities | 2020 | 48 | 83 | NA |
| Arts & Humanities | 2021 | 49.4 | 84 | NA |
| Arts & Humanities | 2022 | 47 | 98 | NA |
| Arts & Humanities | 2023 | NA | NA | 43.6–46.7 |
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Admission and Application
International students seeking to apply for the course must apply through September and January intakes every year. Before applying, students must ensure that they meet admission requirements, check eligibility for scholarships in the UK and have enough financial backup for student VISA.
How to Apply
Visit the official website of University of Exeter- exeter.ac.uk.
Go to “Search for a course” on the homepage.
Select “Postgraduate Taught Course” and enter the course name MA Media and Communications in the search console.
Once on the course homepage spot “Apply Online” section on the right side.
Fill in the details such as date of entry and course type (Full time/Part-time).
Create a new account using your name, and email address.
Login with newly created username and password.
Fill in details such as personal information, academic information, etc.
Upload academic transcripts, English language proficiency scores, and other supporting materials.
Review the application before final submission.
Pay an non-refundable application fee of £60 to complete the application.
Documents Required
Copies of official academic transcripts of bachelor’s degree and all the high schools attended.
English Language Proficiency Scores (IELTS).
Copy of Passport.
Financial Declaration documents to obtain a UK student visa.
Eligibility
University of Exeter requires 2:1 honours degree or equivalent qualification to apply for the program. International students with a bachelor degree in Journalism, Mass communications, and other media related areas can apply for the course. Students from other-subject backgrounds require relevant work experience in media and communication industries.
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 58 - 60% or CGPA of 5.8 - 7.5 on a 10 point scale in a relevant subject that includes media studies, theory-based media-related courses, cultural studies, sociology (or a social science course), politics, history, philosophy, literature.
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 58 - 60% or CGPA of 5.8 - 7.5 on a 10 point scale in a non-relevant subject along with 1 year work experience in media and/or cultural industries.
IELTS score of 6.5 with minimum 6 in any other section, taken within the last two years prior to the application date.
TOEFL IBT scores of 90 with minimum 21 in sections of writing, listening, reading and speaking.
PTE Score of 67 with minimum 64 in all communicative skills.
Standard XII English with 70% score in CBSE/ICSE, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Kerala and Karnataka Boards.