Program Description

Develop a highly employable skill set applicable to a wide variety of communication and media careers, whilst expanding your professional ability to engage with theoretical concepts and display critical understanding and analysis. Why study MA Media & Communication at BU? 

• Study communication and media theory at an advanced level
• Engage with research and communicate your ideas in a variety of media, including text, video and audio
• Tailor the course to suit your interests and career goals by selecting from a wide range of option units
• Undertake a 30-week professional placement within the communication or media sector, designed to enhance your employability after graduation
• Gain the skills to make valuable contributions to media and communications practice within complex or unpredictable environments.

Admission Requirements

• General Requirement:-
  • Indian Students:-You need to have an Indian Bachelor’s (Honours) degree from a recognised higher education institution in a relevant subject and to have met the minimum required grades
  • Arab Students:-You are eligible to apply for a taught Master’s programme if you have: Bachelor’s degree
• The normal requirements for embarking upon this degree are:
  • A Bachelors Honours degree with 55%-60% in any subject.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

• IELTS waiver for Indian Student:-
  • IELTS waiver is given to State Boards Only from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka State.
  • MoI accepted if UG completed in past One year from the Course application date)
• Study Options:-2 years with optional 30-week work placement