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    Media communication degrees abroad

    Media communication examines the technologies, practices, and policies that drive modern communications. It is ideal for students who want to improve their media skills, in order to forge an exciting and creative career within one of the many media industries.

    As a media communications student, you’ll study a combination of theory, production, and research-based modules. You’ll also get the chance to develop your enterprise, critical thinking and writing skills, and gain knowledge across areas like digital media, moving image, photography, and podcasting.

    As the world becomes increasingly connected, how we communicate through media has never been more important. By studying abroad, you’ll gain a unique and valuable insight into how different countries and cultures communicate, enriching both your academic and personal experience.

    Media communication program structure

    Media communication (often called media communications) is available to study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Most bachelor’s programs are offered as a BA qualification and require three or four years of study, depending on the program and destination you choose.

    If you decide to study in the US, your media communication degree will last four years using the liberal arts model. This usually means you’ll take general study subjects in the first couple of years, before declaring your major and focussing on media communication modules in your final two years.

    If you already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to learn more or advance your career prospects, you can study for an MA in media communication. These programs can be taught or research-based, and require one or two years of study.

    As a media communication student, you’ll spend your time in a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group workshops. Assessment methods will differ for each module you take, but you’ll probably face essays, projects and written exams, with a research-based dissertation in your final year.

    The program content you’ll study will be unique to the curriculum of the university you choose to attend, but some of the subjects and modules most will cover include:

    • Digital media
    • Communication in context
    • Media technology
    • Global communication
    • Marketing and advertising
    • Strategic communication
    • Public relations
    Media communication program structure

    Media communication (often called media communications) is available to study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Most bachelor’s programs are offered as a BA qualification and require three or four years of study, depending on the program and destination you choose.

    If you decide to study in the US, your media communication degree will last four years using the liberal arts model. This usually means you’ll take general study subjects in the first couple of years, before declaring your major and focussing on media communication modules in your final two years.

    If you already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to learn more or advance your career prospects, you can study for an MA in media communication. These programs can be taught or research-based, and require one or two years of study.

    As a media communication student, you’ll spend your time in a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group workshops. Assessment methods will differ for each module you take, but you’ll probably face essays, projects and written exams, with a research-based dissertation in your final year.

    The program content you’ll study will be unique to the curriculum of the university you choose to attend, but some of the subjects and modules most will cover include:

    • Digital media
    • Communication in context
    • Media technology
    • Global communication
    • Marketing and advertising
    • Strategic communication
    • Public relations

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    Media communication study abroad programs

    Media communication undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in media communication

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      Business Administration: Marketing, Media & Communications - BA Steinbeis School of Management and Innovation, Germany
      • Online

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      5,960 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September, August, July, June, May, April, March, February, December, November, October
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      Media Communications and Publishing - BA (Hons) Bath Spa University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,300 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Journalism and Media Communication - BA North Central College, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      41,000 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Liberal Studies: Media & Communications - BA (Hons) Regent's University London, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      30 months
      Annual tuition fee
      18,000 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September
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      Marketing and Media Communications - BA (Hons) Buckinghamshire New University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,500 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February, September
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    Diploma in media communication

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      Media Communications - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,412 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January
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    Pathway in media communication

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      Media, Communication, Cultures (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,900 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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    Media communication graduate programs

    Master's in media communication

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      Business Management: Advanced Marketing, Media & Communications - MSc Steinbeis School of Management and Innovation, Germany
      • Online

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      7,960 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      July, December, November, October, September, August, June, May, January, April, March, February
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      Design (Media & Communication) - MSc (Research) RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      30,720 AUD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February, July
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    Doctorate in media communication

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      Media & Communication - PhD RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      30,720 AUD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      February
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    Future media communication careers

    As a media communication graduate you won’t be short of options when looking to start your career. Companies and organizations all over the world rely on communication and media, so your skills and knowledge will be in high demand.

    Here are some of the roles you could be perfect for:

    • Human relations manager
    • Public relations manager
    • Social media manager
    • Content creator
    • Communications officer
    • Marketing manager
    • Advertising executive
    • Journalist
    • Web content manager

    Many media communication programs include internship opportunities that are a great way to gain valuable experience. They can also help you work out what future role would be right for you by giving you a taste of what different jobs are like.