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Master'sMedia & Communication

Media and Public Relations MA

University of Leicester · Central Campus, Leicester, England

Level
Master's
Duration
1 year full-time
Intake
January 2027
Tuition fee
£21,950 / year
Initial deposit
£8,000
Location
Central Campus, Leicester, England

Course details

Degree level
Master's
Subject
Media & Communication
Duration
1 year full-time
Intake
January 2027
Initial deposit
£8,000
City
Leicester
Country
England
Campus
Central Campus

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

PTE Academic

61 overall

Components: 59

IELTS Academic

6.5 overall

Components: 5.5

TOEFL iBT

90 overall

Components: (W17/L17/R18/S20)

Duolingo English Test

120 overall

Components: 95

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

  • Pakistan: Bachelor's degree with honours (four-year BA/BBA) with minimum GPA 2.5/4.0 for Master's entry; Computing/Engineering normally minimum GPA 2.7/4.0. Course-specific requirements also apply.

General entry requirements

2:2 degree or equivalent professional qualification; significant relevant work experience may also receive special consideration.

Scholarships & discounts

University scholarship details for January 2027 are being published as they become available; check the course/scholarship page. Current general postgraduate options include Global Excellence £7,000, International PGT Merit £5,000, Chancellor's International PGT £3,000 and 20% Leicester alumni discount where eligible. The Pakistan GREAT scholarship currently shown is for September 2026, not January 2027.

Pre-CAS interview

Required
Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process
Stage
After the initial deposit is paid
Format
Credibility interview

Course modules

  • Core: Public Relations: Culture and Society; Media Research Methods; PR, Journalism and Networked Media; Strategic Communications Management; Health Communication Theory and Practice; Digital Media, Online Persuasion and Behavioural Change; Media and Communication Dissertation. Options include Global Digital Cultures; Global Media: Structures and Representations; Advertising in Society; Advertising for a Client; The Sociology of Digital Media; The Politics of Digital Media; Media and Communication Theory; Contemporary Issues in Media and Cultural Studies; and further digital communication options.

Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.