Media and Communication Industries MA
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
The media industry shapes how we inform and entertain. As a postgraduate in media and communications, you’ll dive into both the cultural and economic sides of media. Today’s professionals must understand modern communication industries, adapt to change, and tackle policy challenges.
You’ll explore media and marketing communications on both global and local levels. From politics and economics to creative work, you’ll study how industries evolve. Topics include digital publishing, social media, advertising, PR, and more.
You’ll also analyse the growing overlap between media, marketing, and promotion. Our MA in Media Studies and Communications Industries offers a dynamic programme leading to careers or research in the creative industries. Whether in content creation, management, policy, or research, you’ll gain both academic and practical skills.
Through study, research, and hands-on experience, you’ll be ready to thrive in the media world. The Media and Communications postgraduate programme at UEL is part of one of the largest ESRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnerships in the UK, the UBEL DTP, and this MA is ESRC-recognised.
Key highlights
- ESRC-recognised MA within the UBEL Doctoral Training Partnership
- Covers digital publishing, social media, advertising and public relations
- Examines the cultural and economic sides of media industries
- Analyses the overlap between media, marketing and promotion
- Explores media policy, politics and economics at global and local levels
- Combines academic study with research and hands-on practical experience
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include Social Sciences or Humanities; or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.
Careers this course leads to
- Content creator
- Media manager
- Public relations officer
- Advertising executive
- Media policy analyst
- Media researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11340 per year | International: £11340 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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