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Double Degree in Global Media and Communications with Annenberg School

London School of Economics and Political Science
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Double Degree in Global Media and Communications with Annenberg School at London School of Economics and Political Science is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 business & management. 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 Double Degree in Global Media and Communications with Annenberg School programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, China

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Double Degree in Global Media and Communications with Annenberg School programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Theories and Concepts in Media and Communications I (Key concepts and interdisciplinary approaches)
  2. Media and Globalisation
  3. Representation in the Age of Globalisation
  4. Identity, Transnationalism and the Media
  5. Global Media Industries
  6. Media Culture and Neoliberalism in the Global South
  7. Methods of Research in Media & Communications (including Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis)
  8. The Audience in Media and Communications
  9. Contemporary Issues in Media and Communications Policy
  10. Political Communication
  11. Current issues in Media and Communications: Policies for ICTs, Society and Development
  12. International Media and The Global South
  13. Media, Technology and Everyday Life
  14. Information, Communication and Knowledge Systems
  15. Critical Studies in Media and Journalism
  16. Media and Communication Governance
  17. Interpersonal Mediated Communication
  18. Film Theory and World Cinema
  19. Humanitarian Communication: vulnerability, discourse and power
  20. Technology and Justice

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum entry requirement: 2:1 degree or equivalent in social science, or degree in another field with professional experience in media and communications 

Documents Required:

  • Application form
  • Application assessment fee
  • Two academic references 
  • Transcripts/mark sheets and proof of existing qualifications
  • Personal statement
  • CV
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test and Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact London School of Economics and Political Science 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.