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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1992
Total Students: 19,000 +
Main Campus Address
Watford Rd, Northwick Park Roundabout, Harrow HA1 3TP, United Kingdom
The Communication MA gives you an in-depth critical understanding of digital and traditional media, and the many different factors that shape communication and mass media – providing you with a distinctive competitive edge in the creative industries careers market.
The University of Westminster pioneered the UK’s first media studies degrees in 1975, and is home to the Communication and Media Research Initiative (CAMRI), one of the world’s most respected research centres in this field. Taught within the centre, the Communication MA draws on the latest thinking in media policy, political economy and communication theories, and encourages you to develop strong critical thinking, research and communication skills. You will conduct research both as part of a team – for example analysing how a story has been covered by different media outlets – and individually, during your dissertation, on a topic that fascinates you and is agreed with your supervisor.
One of the things that sets this course apart is its breadth of both theory and practice. You will explore the political, economic, cultural and sociological forces that impact mass media, and learn how AI is influencing society through the lens of equality and justice. You can also learn to develop a digital media business plan and pitch it, and gain hands-on skills in podcasting.
You will be taught by an international team of research-active academics, many of whom have industry experience in organisations such as the BBC, Xinhua (Chinese news agency), and NGOs including Social Change Online. Studying in Harrow in North-West London you will be part of a vibrant, diverse community of students and staff in the creative sectors, close to the UK’s media hub and in close proximity to major broadcasters and other media companies.
Master's Degree
49 Days
Full-Time
12 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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sep 2025 | Closed |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Careers
Students are encouraged to seek work experience in the industry and opportunities are regularly communicated by members of staff. This has often led to full-time employment once graduating from the course. In addition, the MA course takes advantage of the vibrancy of the media environment in London.
There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
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