Program Overview
The Creative Media at University of Brighton is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Creative Media programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,120 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Media programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Media Technologies in Everyday Life*
- Media Access in a Networked Society*
- Digital Practice and Pedagogy*
- Media Ethics and Politics*
- Beyond the Screen*
- Mediating the Environment*
- Sonic Media*
- Digital Cities*
- Digital Economy: A Critical Case Study*
- Cinema Cultures and Controversy*
- Developing Community Media
- Collaborative Documentary
- Participatory Media Production
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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Degree and/or experience
While a reasonable bachelor degree (2:1 in a related subject) is the conventional path into the qualification, there is recognition of professional practice and experience. In your application, please tell us about you, your expertise, and what has drawn you to the qualification.
For non-native speakers of English
IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in writing.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,120 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,490 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,120 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Brighton directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Brighton
University of Brighton
Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
University of Brighton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months