Program Overview
The Future Media at Birmingham City University is a MAMSc programme in Communications & Media 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 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 Future 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Future 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
- Digital Marketing Discovery
- Design (strategic) and Project Management (creative)
- Digital Production
- Deployment (strategy) and Creative Direction
- Film Marketing , Planning and Deployment (optional)
- Final Major Project
- Digital Marketing Discovery
- Design (tactics) and Project Management (planning)
- Digital Production
- Deployment (planning) optimisation and attribution
- Film Marketing , Planning and Deployment (optional)
- Final Major Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You must be a graduate. If you do not have a degree, you may be accepted if you can demonstrate equivalent experience and / or qualifications.
You will be required to undertake a set task as part of the interview process to assess your aptitude for either route-way. A place on the MSc or MA will be offered, subject to both your preferences and the potential you can demonstrate. You will not be required to commit to a particular route-way at the online application stage, so if you are unsure which route to apply for this can be discussed during the interview.
You will still be required to select and undertake one of the set tasks as part of the interview process, each geared to assessing aptitude for a particular route-way.
You may have existing qualifications in- Marketing
- Business Studies
- English / Linguistics
- Economics / Statistics
- Multimedia / Digital Content Creation
- Art and Design
- Media and Communications
- Journalism / PR
- Psychology.
- Project management
- Ideas and strategy
- Design and/or content creation
- Research, statistics and analysis
- Social media.
EU/International students
- English - IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any bands). We do also accept students who have TOEFL or Pearsons.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birmingham City University 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 Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham City University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months