Media and Cultural Studies
Newcastle UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Newcastle University, the MPhil Media and Cultural Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Join us for an MPhil or PhD in Media and Cultural Studies. You'll become part of the media and cultural studies team and contribute to a vibrant learning community. We're a leading research unit at Newcastle University with a strong PhD culture. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.
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📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsA 2:1 honours degree or higher (or international equivalent), in a related subject (see examples below). PhD applicants also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent).Cultural studiesCommunication studiesMedia studies SociologyGender studiesRelated humanities and social sciences subjectsWe may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone o |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,400
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,238
regulated fee
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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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