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Media and Communications (Media and Communication Governance)

London School of Economics and Political Science
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 19,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 19,344 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Media and Communications (Media and Communication Governance) 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 Media and Communications (Media and Communication Governance) 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 19,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 19,344 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, China

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Media and Communications (Media and Communication Governance) 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 Communication I (Key concepts and interdisciplinary approaches)
  2. Methods of Research in Media & Communications (including Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis)
  3. Media and Communication Governance
  4. Policy-Making in the European Union
  5. Media Law: Regulating Publications
  6. Media Law: Regulating Newsgathering
  7. Contemporary Issues in Media and Communications Policy
  8. Current Issues in Media and Communications: Policies for ICTs, Society and Development
  9. Technology and Justice
  10. Social Computing, Data and Information Services
  11. Innovation and Information Systems: Concepts and Perspectives
  12. Interpretations of Information

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:

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

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\nManagement Admissions Test (GMAT) 

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 19,344 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 19,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 19,344 (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.