Program Overview
The Media and Creative Industries at Loughborough University London 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 Creative Industries 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 17,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media and Creative Industries 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
- Collaborative Project
- Media and Creative Industries: Context and Practices
- Media and Creative Industries: Critical Perspectives
- Creative Industries in a Global Perspective
- Dissertation
- Researching Media Industries
- Tourism and Heritage Industries
- Media Audiences, Users and Markets
- Cultural Industries and Creative Labour/Cultural Work
- Creative Industries in a Global Perspective
- The History of Media Technology
- Global Cities, Media and Communication
- Media and Social Movements
- Social Identities and Digital Media
- Design Thinking
- Sport Media and Marketing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Minimum of an upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1) in Social Science, Humanities or associated subjects from a UK university or equivalent overseas qualification recognised by Loughborough University.
- English Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each subtest (Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking) or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loughborough University London 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 Loughborough University London
Loughborough University London
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months