Program Overview
The Media at University of the Arts London is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 15 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 arts & design. 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 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: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 17,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Induction
- Media, Culture and Economy
- Analysing Contemporary Media
- Media Practice Workshops
- Become familiar with the course structure and be introduced to effective strategies for studying at postgraduate level
- Meet the teaching team and fellow students
- Meet representatives from student and academic bodies including representatives of the Student Union, Student Services and Learning Resources
- Become familiar with the geography and structure of the College with tours of the library and facilities
- Visual Culture: Spaces, Places and Practices
- Collaborative Unit
- Industry Speakers Series
- Visual Culture (continues)
- Professional Industry Practice
- Research Methods Workshops
- Major Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants will be considered for admission to the course who have already achieved an Honours degree in a relevant subject (as indicated below), or have achieved a professional or academic qualification recognised as equivalent to an Honours degree.
Subject areas include:
- art and design
- applied art
- television and video production
- film studies
- theatre studies
- dance
- new media
- museum studies or curatorship
- media and cultural studies
- journalism
- business studies
- humanities
If you do not have the required qualifications, but do have professional experience, you may be eligible to gain credit for previous learning and experience through the Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning (APEL) i.e. professional experience or a combination of courses and work experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the Arts 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 University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London
London, England
The University of the Arts London (UAL) is a public collegiate university in London, England, United Kingdom. It specialises in arts, design, fashion, and the performing arts. The university is a...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 15 months