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Media and Communication

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
MA On-Campus Full-time 12 - 30 month September, January £11550 in total £19688 in total
Course fee notes

Scholarships rewarding academic achievement available from £2,000. Find out more. Fees are for September 2026 entry. Please check Bournemouth University course website for the latest tuition fees information: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding  

About Media and Communication, MA - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Unlock your potential in media and communication. Engage with cutting-edge theories, gain practical experience, explore diverse perspectives, and enhance your career with optional placements. Join our vibrant and inclusive community.

Why study MA Media & Communication at BU? 

  • Real-World Experience: Enhance your employability with a 30-week optional placement in the media or communication sector, supported by our industry connections. Or undertake a short-term study opportunity globally through our Turing Scheme networks. Previous placement employers include The British Red Cross, Citizen Advice, Little Lives UK, The Rock London UK, Royal National Lifeboat Institution
  • Advanced Knowledge and Skills: Deepen your understanding of media theories and master practical skills, with access to production equipment, for communicating ideas across text, video, and audio formats
  • Tailored Learning Experience: Choose from a wide range of optional units to specialise in areas that align with your interests and career goals
  • Global and Inclusive Community: Join a diverse student body and be taught by academics from all over the world to enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a global media career
  • Professional Skill Development: Build critical and analytical skills for media practices and enhance your employability through our Graduate Skills Programme
  • Career Support and Industry Links: Access continuous career guidance and leverage partnerships with top media organisations like the BBC, Adobe, and Apple.

Entry requirements for this course

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