Program Overview
The Media History at Aberystwyth University is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 History 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dissertation
- Media History: An Introduction
- Research Methods And Professional Skills In History
- Broadcasting Society And Culture In The Twentieth Century
- Film And Representation
- From Avant Garde To Documentary
- Information And Society
- Political Culture In Modern Britain, Europe And The Usa
- Political Power And The Media In Britain
- Politics And Culture Of The Cold War In Southeast Asia
- Qualitative Data Collection And Analysis
- Qualitative Data Collection And Analysis (1120)
- Sources For Postgraduate Research In The Modern Humanities And Social Sciences
- Understanding The Cold War
- Working With History
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).
Good Undergraduate degree 2.2 (UK) (or above) equating to a mark of 56.5 or above. European and International applicants can find their grade equivalence on our\xc2\xa0comparability page.\xc2\xa0Those who are not graduates must satisfy the University that they are of the required academic standard to pursue postgraduate study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Established in 1872 as the first university in Wales, Aberystwyth University is a public research institution located on the scenic west coast of Wales. It is highly regarded for its teaching...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months