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University of Westminster, London

Global Media MA in University of Westminster, London

  • Duration : 1 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Postgraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 17,000 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 88
  • PTE : 58
  • University Course Details URL : Visit Website


About Global Media MA in University of Westminster, London

From Al Jazeera to Hollywood, News Corporation to China Central TV, the media increasingly operate in a global context. This course offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to global media, and is designed for those who work in, or want to work in, the media industries.

You will examine key developments in the media and communications industries associated with the logic of globalisation, and explore the complex nature of the globalisation process in the media. You will gain a relevant, well-grounded, high-quality education and skill base, enabling you to develop a clear and comprehensive understanding of communication and the mass media.

Based on continuous assessment, the course is taught in lectures and seminars by the team from Westminster's top-rated Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI). You will be part of a bustling multicultural academic department which boasts a strong research culture, and you will be able to attend the regular talks by outside speakers (academics and practitioners) on a variety of communication and mass media issues.

​​​Academic qualification equivalents

  • You will typically need to have one of the following:

  • 3-year Bachelor's degree (Honours) from an accredited university with a minimum overall average of 55% or CGPA 6.0 out of 10.0 depending on the university
  • 3-year Bachelor's degree (Science) from an accredited university with a minimum overall from 58% or CGPA 6.5 out of 10.0 depending on the university
  • 4-year Bachelor's degree (Eng/Tech) from an accredited university with a minimum overall average of 55% or CGPA 6.0 out of 10.0 depending on the university

English language requirements (one of the below):

  •  IELTS: 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component
  • TOEFL iBT : 88 overall with a minimum of 17 in Listening, 21 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking 
  • PTE:58 average with 51 in each component

University of Westminster, London Highlights

University Type Public University
Campus Setting Urban
Acceptance Rate 9%
Endowment income £3.5 million
Cost of Attendance £22,500
Applications Accepted Online
Work-Study Available
Intake Type Semester wise
Mode of Program Full time and online

University of Westminster Cost of Attendance

The average estimated annual cost for 2020/2021 session is presented on the table below:

Fees Foundation (GBP) Undergraduate (GBP) Postgraduate (GBP)
Tuition 9,250 15,000 19,000
Accommodation 4,989 - 7,748 7,220 - 10,830 7,220 - 10,830
Others 1,278 – 1,542 4,047 – 4,662.5 2,556 – 2,982.5
Total 15,517 – 18,540 26,267 – 30,042.5 28,776 – 32,362.5

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 17,000

Total

£ 17,000