Media Management [MSc]

at University of Glasgow

Semester 1
 

In Semester One, You Will Complete Four Compulsory Core Courses, Totalling 60 Credits.
 

Core Courses

• Media Economics
• Managing Strategic Change (Media Management)
• Marketing Management (Media Management)
• Research Methods 1 (Ccpr)
   

Semester 2
 

In Semester Two, You Will Complete Two Compulsory Core Courses Totalling 40 Credits, And One Or Two Optional Courses Totalling 20 Credits.
 

Core Courses

• Media & Cultural Policy
• Research Methods 2 (Ccpr)
   

Optional Courses
 

Optional Courses May Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Intellectual Property Law
• Digital Transformation: New Models Of Business
• Issues In Audience Management

The normal standard of admission is at least a 2.1 Honours degree.
 

You are required to submit an admissions statement of around 500 words explaining why you want to undertake this programme at Glasgow. Please download and use our template for this:

• Media Management MSc admissions template
   

This is in addition to an academic transcript, references, and linguistic proficiency documentation
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If you do not meet the standard academic criteria but have substantial relevant professional experience, you will also be considered for entry to the programme.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10560
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £25980

Course subjects will help prepare you for a range of management careers across the media sector, including in economics, business strategy, media policy, intellectual property rights and marketing. 
 

At the same time, the programme offers an academically engaging and rewarding experience allowing you to embark on policy advisory and consultancy roles or to pursue further postgraduate studies.
 

Positions held by recent graduates include Scottish Affairs Officer, Manager Internal Communications, Product Manager, Press Officer, Broadcasting Manager and Creative Director.