Media and Communications

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

Months of entry

September

Course content

Designed for aspiring media professionals and scholars, this MA offers an interdisciplinary exploration of media and communication theories, equipping students with critical industry insights and practical skills to navigate and lead within the evolving media landscape. As part of the course, you will critically engage with practices surrounding digital and social media, and gen. AI.

• 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

Information for international students

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. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit the postgraduate study pages on our website.