Program Overview

MSc Media & Communication

The MSc in Media and Communication is designed to enhance employment prospects in media, as well as in communication industries such as public relations and corporate communications.

Key Facts

• Start date: January & September
• Study mode and duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time
• Ranked 1st in the UK for Communication & Media Studies (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)

Study with Us

Develop expertise in strategic communications to support a career in corporate communications, public relations, or academic research in these areas. Learn to apply media and communication theories across international contexts and media platforms. Provides media and communication professionals with an informed and critical perspective on the future of communications; future researchers and academics will gain advanced skills in media and communications. Opportunity to work with external clients.

Why this Course?

Media & Communication draws on the expertise of Strathclyde’s internationally-renowned media and communications academic staff, including experts in strategic communication, media and communication theory, media ethics, and mediated populism.

What You’ll Study

You'll take four core classes covering the theory, history, and practice in communication and media, a research skills class, and two option classes in communications. You'll also write a 15,000-word dissertation. While on the course, there's an opportunity to work with external clients.

Facilities

You'll have access to a library with more than 400,000 electronic books and 26,000 e-journals, accessible at any time from any device. Electronic resources include e-books, e-journals, and other learning materials, alongside electronic databases such as Nexis and the Communication and Mass Media Complete database.

Course Content

Please note that the below is an indicative list of classes. These are subject to change.

• Classes
  • Communication & Media Theory in an International Context
  • Research Skills in Literature, Culture & Communication
  • Media and Communication Option
  • From Broadcast to Participation: a History of Mediation
  • Strategic Communication

Learning & Teaching

You'll experience a variety of learning methods, including supervised production exercises. The core classes are based on a blend of lectures, seminar discussion, and student-led teaching. Modes of delivery may vary in the option components of the course according to the classes you select.

Guest Lectures

The course will feature a variety of guest lectures, and you'll have the opportunity to attend seminars from prominent scholars and practitioners.

Assessment

The course will be assessed by a combination of written assignments, group and individual presentations, case studies, and media production.

Entry Requirements

• Academic requirements: First- or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in Media and Cultural Studies, English Studies, or a related discipline.
• English language requirements: Please check our English requirements before making your application.

Pre-Masters Preparation Course

The Pre-Masters Programme is a preparation course held at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, for international students (non-UK/Ireland) who do not meet the academic entry requirements for a Masters degree at the University of Strathclyde.

Fees & Funding

All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.

• Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
• Annual revision of fees: Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually.

Fees for 2024/25 and 2025/26

• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland: Full-time: £8,700 (2024/25), £9,550 (2025/26); Part-time: £4,350 (2024/25), £4,775 (2025/26)
• International: £19,600 (2024/25), £21,550 (2025/26)

Careers

The MSc in Media and Communication is designed to enhance employment prospects in media, as well as in communication industries such as public relations and corporate communications. The strategic communication component of the programme will also increase the employability of graduates within the communication sections of other industry sectors, particularly within companies dealing with English-speaking markets.