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PostgraduateMSc

Media, Communications & International Journalism

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£1,263Per Year (Intl)
£11,367Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Glasgow, the MSc Media, Communications & International Journalism provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Masters in Media, Communications & International Journalism combines the latest in media, communications and audience theory, and research methodologies with the production and editorial skills that are required of the modern journalist. You can apply your understanding of the role of the media in society to your own journalistic output. WHY THIS PROGRAMME - You will be taught by members of the Glasgow University Media Group, which has an international reputation for pioneering research methods in media and communications. International tuition fees are £1,263 per year, home/UK fees are £11,367 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Economics
Criminology
Human rights
Sociology
Politics whose research is at the forefront of debates about the role of the media in society
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Sociology, Politics, Economics, History, Law, Journalism, Geography, Business, Literature or any other related Social Science subject. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. Work experience will be considered to support qualifications outwith the standard entry requirements. If your degree is in a subject not listed above or is lower than a 2:1, please include a CV and/or Personal Statement with your application. By

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,263

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£1,263

Home Student Fee

£11,367

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%Professional Jobs
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