Universities United Kingdom University of Stirling Courses MSc Media Management

MSc Media Management
at University of Stirling

Stirling, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 19,145
Country Rank#52
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 78

Program Overview

The University of Stirling’s MSc Media Management course is constantly evolving in order to keep up with the rapidly changing global media landscape. It also prepares media managers to meet the challenges posed by unprecedented change and increased competition across the media environment.

As a student, you’ll benefit from being taught by highly qualified, international-standard tutors, and will graduate with strong management skills and an analytical perspective on the media industry. You’ll also develop a firm understanding of the evolving regulatory and policy environment in which the media operates.

This course provides a theoretical and case-study-based foundation in media economics, finance and business strategy – with advanced study in contemporary media, cultural theories and training in appropriate research methodologies.

The course builds on the Division of Communications, Media and Culture's extensive links with the media industry, and draws on a range of related disciplines that range from media studies and economics to marketing and business studies. You’ll also benefit from fieldtrips, including a visit to the state-of-the-art broadcast facilities at BBC Pacific Quay, the V&A Dundee and CodeBase Stirling.

You’ll also have the opportunity to hear from industry professionals. For example, in 2021 we had speakers from all parts of the media industries and creative sector including Editor of the Sunday National, Former editor of The Scotsman, Head of Business Multiplatform Productions, BBC Scotland, Director and Independent Creative Producer for LeithLate, Director of Crowdfunding and Communications specialists Paved with Gold. Guest lectures have also been delivered from policymakers from the British Council; Ofcom and PACT.

On core modules in 2021, students also had the opportunity to deliver projects for real-world media sector clients including a film festival based in Calgary, a book publisher based in Vancouver, a female empowerment focused podcasting company based in Los Angeles and an entrepreneurial web app developer based in Ontario.

Course Content
The MSc Media Management consists of a taught course taking place over two 15-week semesters, followed by a dissertation. The taught course involves postgraduate modules offered by, or in collaboration with, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the Stirling Management School. You’ll take two core modules and one elective module each semester, making for a total of six taught modules across the year.

Modules

The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2021). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.

Year 1, Autumn semester

Compulsory module
- Global Creative Industries (MMAPP10) 20 credits
Option module

Select 20 credits from MMAPP12 or ARTP001/ARTP002 list
- Training for Masters in the Arts and Humanities 1 (ARTP001) 20 credits
- Research Methods (MMAPP12) 20 credits
Option module

Select 20 credits from Media Management options list
- The Business of Television (FMSPP23) 20 credits
- Managing an International Organisation (IBUP002) 20 credits
- Human Information Behaviour (MMAPP17) 20 credits
Year 1, Spring semester

Compulsory module
- Media Regulation and Policy (MMAPP14) 20 credits
Compulsory module
- Digital Culture for Media Managers (MMAPP16) 20 credits
Option module

Select 20 credits from Media Management spring options list
- Business in Europe & the Emerging Markets (IBUP003) 20 credits
- Advertising (PCMPPX3) 20 credits
- Health Communication (PREPP84) 20 credits
Year 1, Summer semester

Dissertation
- Select 60 credits from Dissertation list
- Dissertation (MMAPPDS) 60 credits
Entry Requirement
Academic requirements
A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

Other routes of entry
If you don’t currently meet the academic requirements for this course, INTO University of Stirling offers a variety of preparation programmes that can earn you the qualifications and skills you need for direct entry.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
- IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill
- IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition Test 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- Trinity ISE II Pass overall with a Pass in each sub-skill, ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills
- Aptis (4 skills) CEFR B2 overall and B2 in all sub-skills
- Duolingo 95 overall with a minimum of 90 in all sub-skills
- LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator - High Pass overall with minimum 25 in each sub-skill
Fees & Scholarships
Overseas (non-EU) students

2022/23 - £19,145
2023/24 - £19,645

Course fees

Fees shown are for a full-time, one-year Masters course.
- If you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for additional fees.
- If you are studying part time, the total course fee will be split over the years that you study. The total fee will remain the same and will be held at the rate set in your year of entry.
Cost of living
If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.

European Union and overseas students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.
Career Prospect
You will leave this course with a range of practical skills and attributes that are widely sought after by employers. Our graduates are located throughout the world, and have gone on to establish successful careers across a wide range of organisations and roles, both in media and in other fields.

Careers

MSc Media Management graduates who have entered into employment over the past two years are currently working as:
- Editor-in-Chief
- Reputation Executive
- Social Media Researcher
- Communications Executive
- Lecturer
- Online Marketer
Some of the organisations they work for include:
- BBC Worldwide
- Channel 4
- China Radio HIT FM
- Vodafone Greece
- Radio One India (A Midday/BBC Joint Venture)
- MTV
- Asia Reach Media
- McCann Universal Media
You don’t necessarily need to progress into a career in the media industry. A Media Management degree is a solid foundation upon which to base a career in a variety of different fields - as shown by some of the potentially less obvious roles that our Media Management graduates are currently working as:
- Area Manager
- Regional Sales Director
- In-house Lawyer
- Head of Finance
95% of our postgraduate leavers are in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, HESA).

Cost Of Studying At University of Stirling

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Media Management at University of Stirling