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Media and Communications, MA, University of Exeter

the United Kingdom

University of Exeter

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About Media and Communications, MA - at University of Exeter

  • Media and Communications is a broad interdisciplinary field, bridging elements of theory and practice, and sitting at the intersection of cultural studies, sociology, social anthropology and business studies
  • Our MA has been designed with flexibility in mind, providing students with the opportunity to customise their degree depending on their career goals or interests
  • It provides students with the advanced level foundation for the next generation of communications professionals, media researchers and educators
  • Gain hands-on experience and training within our unique and world-leading research facilities, such as the Digital Humanities Lab and the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
  • Research-inspired learning through unique modules led by staff research expertise, including video games and social media management-focused modules

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject that includes some coverage of media studies or other theory-focused media-related course, cultural studies, sociology (or a social science* course - please see list below for details), history, politics, literature, philosophy.

We will also consider applicants with a degree in a non-related subject providing you have at least one year's experience within the fields of media and/or the cultural industries. Additional information may also be requested to consider these applications.

*Accepted social sciences subjects include:

  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Area and Development Studies
  • Criminology
  • Demography
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Economic and Social History
  • Environmental Planning
  • Human Geography
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Management and Business Studies
  • Media and Communication Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Psychology
  • Science and Technology Studies
  • Social Policy
  • Social Work
  • Social Statistics, Methods, and Computing
  • Socio Legal Studies
  • Sociology

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Entry requirements for international students

Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.

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