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PostgraduateMA

Global Media and Society

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,300Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Lancaster University, the MA Global Media and Society provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Lancaster’s experts will equip you with the skills to navigate the complexities of the global media landscape. We’ll address big questions about media and culture today. What role do we play in shifting cultural and media landscapes? A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Global Media Systems and Cultures
Digital Transformations and Society
Critical Media Analysis and Research Methods
Political Economy of Global Media
Local Media Cultures and Transnational Networks
Emerging Media Technologies and Innovation
Contemporary Issues in Media and Power
Postgraduate Research Project in Media Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£24,300

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
8%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Global Media and Society as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#24UK Ranking
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