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PostgraduateMSc

Media and Communication (Research Methods)

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£23,550Per Year (Intl)
£10,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Strathclyde, the MSc Media and Communication (Research Methods) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MSc offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of media and communication, drawing on expertise across the social sciences. The programme enables you to develop critical and analytical skills relevant to contemporary media environments and policy contexts. - Develop critical and analytical skills relevant to contemporary media environments and policy contexts - Gain advanced social-science research skills alongside core media and communication study - An interdisciplinary approach to the study of media and communication, drawing on expertise across the social sciences International tuition fees are £23,550 per year, home/UK fees are £10,100 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 median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods and Epistemology
Critical Media Theory
Communication Policy and Regulation
Qualitative Research Design
Digital Media and Society
Quantitative Analysis for Communication
Media Institutions and Industries
Postgraduate Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementFirst Class

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,550

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£23,550

Home Student Fee

£10,100

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

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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About University of Strathclyde

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