Program Overview
The Media at University of Westminster is a Postgraduate Diploma 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 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 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media 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
- Approaches to Social and Cultural Diversity
- Global Media
- Media Production
- Media Management and Content Production (PR and the Media)
- Political Economy of Communication
- Reporting Diversity: Gender, Sexuality, Age, Disability
- Social Media: Creativity, Sharing, Visibility
- Technology and Communications Policy
- Theories of Communication
- Approaches to Media and Communications Research
- Critical Theory of Social Media and the Internet
- Development and Communications Policy
- Media Audiences
- Online Journalism
- Reporting Diversity: Faith and Religion
- Reporting Migration, Race and Ethnicity
- Sociology of News
- Web Production: Westminster News Online
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 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 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).
Specific entry requirements
To be accepted onto the course, students require a good first degree from a recognised university, equivalent to at least an Upper Second (2:1) or minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00. The MA in Media, Campaigning and Social Change is an interdisciplinary course and we welcome applications from students with degrees in a range of subjects, as well as from mature students with relevant work experience and / or experience in campaigning for social change. In exceptional cases, work experience may compensate for a lower first degree.
The course requires a high standard of written and spoken English. If English is your second language, you are asked to certify that you have achieved an IELTS grade of at least 7.0 overall in reading, writing, speaking and listening to English, with no individual score below 6.5, or the TOEFL equivalent.
You will be asked to write a brief 300 word essay on social change and the media to help us assess your application: the essay title will be given to you during the admissions process. When possible, we will also interview applicants in person, by telephone or by Skype before offering you a place.
We will be looking for evidence of your interest in and understanding of communication and campaigning, as well as analytical skills and a commitment to post-graduate study. Experience of campaign issues is an advantage.Standard entry requirements
Entry requirements vary among our postgraduate courses, but most courses have the following minimum standard entry requirements. Any course-specific requirements are described on our course pages.
Note that even if you meet our minimum entry requirements, we cannot guarantee you a place on the course.
Our standard postgraduate entry requirements for most courses are:
- a good honours degree from a recognised university or qualification or experience deemed to be equivalent
- English Language competency requirements vary among courses, but as a minimum, you will need the equivalent to an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall (and minimum 5.5 in each component)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Westminster 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 Westminster
University of Westminster
City of Westminster, United Kingdom
University of Westminster is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months