Media and Communication MA
Kingston University
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Kingston University’s MA in Media and Communication will give you the expertise, problem solving skills and creative mindset needed to pursue a wide range of high-impact professions. When you graduate, you’ll have a rich, versatile collection of multimedia works based on real-world contexts – your key to exciting opportunities in the world of work.Studying our MA in Media and Communication could lead to a range of careers in the media, culture, government, PR, publishing, radio and journalism ...Read more

Kingston University’s MA in Media and Communication will give you the expertise, problem solving skills and creative mindset needed to pursue a wide range of high-impact professions. When you graduate, you’ll have a rich, versatile collection of multimedia works based on real-world contexts – your key to exciting opportunities in the world of work.Studying our MA in Media and Communication could lead to a range of careers in the media, culture, government, PR, publishing, radio and journalism and social media. You might even go on to launch your own successful start-up.During the course, you’ll investigate new developments in analogue and digital media. You’ll explore emerging fields such VR, algorithmic governance, experience design, social media psychology and digital content creation.You’ll even take part in specialist activities such as journalism lectures, publishing masterclasses, marketing and media industry events and educational visits to media hubs in and around London.Through a blend of classroom teaching and vibrant extracurricular activities, you’ll cover recent developments in media technologies, industries and cultures – both locally and globally.This mix of academic research and media practice gives you everything you need to build a wholesome professional portfolio.

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88/279
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89th
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Nahyeon
16 Feb 23

The townhouse is really amazing. Not only it looks but also it’s really good to study. Also, the area is really nice. Not too busy but there is..Read more

SR
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19 Nov 13

I'm in my second year at Kingston University and I'm really enjoying it. What I've learned about the Uni is that there are a lot of commuters as well as a diversity of races,..Read more

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Entry requirements

The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or higher in a Humanities subject or History of Art, Fine Art or Design.

If you have relevant experience or qualifications in other subjects, we will consider your application individually.

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£12,900 per year

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£21,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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Nahyeon
16 Feb 23
Media Skills (Top-Up) - BA (Hons)
The townhouse is really amazing. Not only it looks but also it’s really good to study. Also, the area is really nice. Not too busy but there is...
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SR
Student Reviewer
19 Nov 13
I'm in my second year at Kingston University and I'm really enjoying it. What I've learned about the Uni is that there are a lot of commuters as well as a diversity of races,...
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Kingston University
Kingston University , Kingston upon Thames

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Kingston University
Penrhyn Road Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 2EE United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Richmond  2.6 miles away Nearest train station: Surbiton  0.4 miles away
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