Program Overview
The Media and Communication at Kingston University is a MA 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 Media and Communication 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 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media and Communication 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
- From Mass Media to New Media: Theories, Approaches, Applications
- Media and Cinema in a Global Context
- Media and Communication Dissertation
- British Cinema 1960s to Today
- Freedom, Censorship and Subversion
- Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Cinema
- Psychoanalysis and Media
- Special Study: Multi-Platform Political Communication
- Special Study: Screaming out Loud: International Horror Television and Film
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
They normally expect applicants to have:
- a second class degree or above (or equivalent) in a related subject in the humanities or social sciences; and/or
- comparable professional or research experience.
They normally invite all applicants who fulfil, or are likely to fulfil, the admissions requirements for an interview with the course director or another senior member of the teaching team. International students based overseas can arrange for an interview by email or telephone.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kingston 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 Kingston University
Kingston University
Moffat, United Kingdom
Kingston University is a public university located in Kingston upon Thames, southwest London, United Kingdom. Its origins date back to 1899, when it was founded as the Kingston Technical...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
