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Media and Communications at University of Exeter - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

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
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

Modules

For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.

Assessment method

Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.

How to apply

International applicants

Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above (or equivalent). We welcome students from any academic background. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.

Sponsorship information

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 our course page.

Media and Communications at University of Exeter - UCAS