MA Media and Communications
University of Exeter
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OverviewMedia 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 studiesOur MA has been designed with flexibility in mind, providing students with the opportunity to customise their degree depending on their career goals or interestsIt provides students with the advanced level foundation for the next generation of communications professionals, media ...Read more

OverviewMedia 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 studiesOur MA has been designed with flexibility in mind, providing students with the opportunity to customise their degree depending on their career goals or interestsIt provides students with the advanced level foundation for the next generation of communications professionals, media researchers and educatorsGain hands-on experience and training within our unique and world-leading research facilities, such as the Digital Humanities Lab and the Bill Douglas Cinema MuseumResearch-inspired learning through unique modules led by staff research expertise, including video games and social media management-focused modules

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41/279
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Rita
03 Jan 25

The campus is very pretty and well looked after. My course has interesting modules. Seminar leaders and lecturers are really passionate about the subject and offer excellent..Read more

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Maia
19 Feb 24

All of the professors etc are the nicest and most helpful people you could have ! (on my course) I feel really supported and have never really had a bad experience with them. The..Read more

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree with 53% 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), 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.

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£12,500 per year

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£25,300 per year

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Rita
03 Jan 25
Film and Television Studies and Media and Communications - BA (Hons)
The campus is very pretty and well looked after. My course has interesting modules. Seminar leaders and lecturers are really passionate about the subject and offer excellent...
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Maia
19 Feb 24
All of the professors etc are the nicest and most helpful people you could have ! (on my course) I feel really supported and have never really had a bad experience with them. The...
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University of Exeter
University of Exeter , Exeter

A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete...

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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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