Media and Communication MA

Unlock your potential in media and communication. Engage with cutting-edge theories, gain practical experience, explore diverse perspectives, and enhance your career with optional placements. Join our vibrant and inclusive community.

Why study MA Media & Communication at BU? 

  • Real-World Experience: Enhance your employability with a 30-week optional placement in the media or communication sector, supported by our industry connections. Or undertake a short-term study opportunity globally through our Turing Scheme networks. Previous placement employers include The British Red Cross, Citizen Advice, Little Lives UK, The Rock London UK, Royal National Lifeboat Institution
  • Advanced Knowledge and Skills: Deepen your understanding of media theories and master practical skills, with access to production equipment, for communicating ideas across text, video, and audio formats
  • Tailored Learning Experience: Choose from a wide range of optional units to specialise in areas that align with your interests and career goals
  • Global and Inclusive Community: Join a diverse student body and be taught by academics from all over the world to enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a global media career
  • Professional Skill Development: Build critical and analytical skills for media practices and enhance your employability through our Graduate Skills Programme
  • Career Support and Industry Links: Access continuous career guidance and leverage partnerships with top media organisations like the BBC, Adobe, and Apple.
MA Award
September, January Start
Full-time Study Mode
12 - 30 month Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2, or equivalent

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. 

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