MA in Media and Communication at University of Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth offers a Master's degree in Media and Communication, focusing on Mass Communication and Media. This one-year program is designed for students who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in the media field. For international students, the tuition fee is £17,200. To apply for this degree, students need to provide proof of their English language skills through tests like IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE.

In this course, students will gain the skills needed for jobs in the media and creative industries, especially in film and television.

Students will explore how media has affected society both now and in the past, and learn how traditional and new media can share different messages.

Students will mix cultural, historical, and industry-specific studies with theory, which will help them understand media better.

Students will examine various political, industry-related, and text-based methods of media and communication strategies across film, television, magazines, newspapers, fiction, graphic novels, and comics.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2nd Class Honours to be considered. Students may also be admitted to Master's programs with a lower degree if they have relevant work experience.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

Candidates must score at least 6.5 overall, with no score below 6.0 in any component.

DUOLINGO

Marks: 120.0

Candidates must score at least 120 overall, with no less than 105 in each component.

PTE

Marks: 61.0

Candidates must score at least 61 overall, with a minimum of 54 in each component.

Application Process for the University of Portsmouth

Step 1: Prepare Documents for Application

Before you apply, make sure you have the following documents ready:

• Statement of Purpose (SOP): This is a personal statement that explains why you want to study this course and why you have chosen the University of Portsmouth.
• Letters of Recommendation (LOR): You need to submit two references on official headed paper.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

In addition to the SOP and LOR, you may need to provide other documents. These can include:

• Academic transcripts from previous institutions.
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable).
• Passport copy and other identification documents.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Once you have all your documents ready, you can start your application online. Visit the following link to apply:

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