About Global Media And Communication MA in University of Leicester

By studying our MA in Global Media and Communication you will gain a comprehensive grounding in theories, perspectives and research relating to globalisation, global media and communications. Our course focuses on the political, economic and cultural dynamics of national and transnational media and communications.

You will critically examine the role of media and communications technology in shaping cultures and societies, influencing development processes and linking transnational communities. You will investigate how media and communications are central to the changing structures, boundaries and flows of our increasingly globalised world and look at the key influence of digital media and web-based cultures. Paying particular attention to global development and inequalities, you will also explore the ways in which communication processes can be seen to both widen and close the gap between the global ‘north’ and ‘south’.

On completing this course, you will have developed a critical understanding of the relationship between processes of globalisation, media and communications and their diverse impacts on social change, as well as the relationship between communication and development processes. You will have developed an understanding of the contemporary and historical processes shaping globalisation in the digital era, and you will acquire the necessary advanced analytical and research skills which will be essential for your dissertation project.

This postgraduate degree provides an excellent grounding for you to progress in a wide range of professions. Many of our graduates have returned to careers where the MA has allowed them to advancement to a higher position.

​​​Academic qualification equivalents

• A bachelor degree with related subject

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS : 7.0 overall including 6.5 in Writing and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
• TOEFL IBT: 100 overall including 24 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.
• PTE: 68 overall including 62 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.

University of Leicester Highlights

University of Leicester Cost of Attendance

The estimated fee payable by international students for the 2020/2021 academic session is presented on the table below:

Note: The above-listed fees are just estimated as the actual amount may be lower or higher than what is listed above.

University of Leicester Application Process

University of Leicester welcomes applications from both EU and non-EU students. There might be additional requirements for international student admissions. Also, specific courses have their own requirements. The standard admission process has been described below.

How to Apply?

The steps to be followed while applying for admission to the University of Leicester are as follows:

Application Fees: 25 GBP for applying through UCAS; Postgraduate application is free for almost all courses. Some postgraduate courses require an application fee.

Application Deadline: UG applicants: UCAS application deadline – June 30; Medicine and Dentistry programs – October 15; PG applicants – Varies according to program

Entry Requirements: The entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants must be fulfilled before applying:

• Undergraduate:
  • Completed the standard XII by the ICSE/CBSE, or another recognized state exam board, with at least 75% overall or higher depending on the course.
  • Undergraduate applicants with incomplete entry requirements can apply for an International Foundation Program which provides academic support to help applicants progress to his/her chosen undergraduate degree at the University.
• Postgraduate: A Bachelor's degree with a First class classification and an average of at least 60/75% (depending on the chosen course).

Supporting Documents: The following documents must be submitted at the time of admission:

• Official high school or college/ university transcripts/certificates
• Degree certificates
• References
• Personal Letter
• Program-specific requirements
• English Language Test
• Resume
• Passport details

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language but providing English language test results. The minimum test scores required are: