Key Information
Duration:
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027. Apply before Jun 2027.
Language: English
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: London, United Kingdom
Disciplines: Media Studies & Mass Media
Overview
The Media Studies programme at SOAS University of London is suited to researchers who wish to engage in detailed study of media in Asia or Africa and to those who wish to combine media and communication studies with other disciplines, ranging from the study of language and culture through the humanities to politics, law and international relations in the social sciences.
Career opportunities
Graduates from the Centre for Global Media and Communications gain expertise in media, communications and film production within a global framework. Graduates develop a portfolio of transferable skills including communication skills, interpersonal skills and team work, which are highly respected by employers. Recent graduates have been hired by:
- Africa Mediaworks Ltd.
- Al Jazeera
- Associated Press
- BBC
- Breakthrough Breast Cancer
- British Film Institute
- Channel 5
- Comic Relief
- Cordoba African Film Festival
- Discovery Communications
- Equality Now
- Hackney Film Festival
- International Channel Shanghai
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Programme Structure
Required courses include:
- Training Seminar
- CGMC Research Seminar
- Research Methods Course
- Global Media and Communication
- Theoretical and Contemporary Issues in Global Media and Communication
- Theoretical and Contemporary Issues in Media, Communication Technologies and Development
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Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100 or 5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score (CEFR-aligned). Equivalent to the 0-120 score.)
PTE Academic: 70
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements: The School's minimum entry requirement for applying for the PhD and VRS programmes is a good UK Master's degree (or overseas equivalent), which is generally in a relevant area to the programme you are applying to.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International (Non-residents): 44,590 AUD / year (≈ 23,390 GBP / year)
Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,637 AUD / year (≈ 5,055 GBP / year)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,168-4,112 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.