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Media and Cultural Studies

University of Lincoln
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 15,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MPhil
Duration 60 months
Deadline Feb, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Lincoln, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Media and Cultural Studies at University of Lincoln is a MPhil programme in Communications & Media over 60 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 Cultural Studies 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

  1. Duration: 60 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 15,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Media and Cultural Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:

  1. Journalist
  2. PR Manager
  3. Content Strategist
  4. Media Producer
  5. Digital Marketing Manager
  6. Communications Officer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Film, media and cultural theory
  2. Digital cultures and media
  3. Latin American cinemas
  4. Television and history
  5. The epic and historical film
  6. Media ethics
  7. Photography, design and digital media practice
  8. Screenwriting practice
  9. Radio, film and TV practice
  10. Gender and culture in the context of East Central Europe
  11. European cinema
  12. Contemporary popular cinema
  13. Technological change
  14. Documentary film and TV

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).

A Master\'s degree.

International students will require English Language minimum IELTS 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in each element.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 15,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,600 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Lincoln 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 University of Lincoln

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Feb, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 60 months