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Study Communication in the United Kingdom

Communication studies examine how people, organisations and media exchange information – public relations, journalism, corporate and intercultural communication, rhetoric and digital media.

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  1. Diploma

    Theory and Composition (Diploma)

    Trinity College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Research

    Musical Composition PhD/PhD by Distance Learning/MA by Research

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Research

    Music (Research, Composition or Performance Practice), Goldsmiths, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Electroacoustic Composition PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Composition PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  7. Research

    Composition, Musical PhD/PhD by Distance Learning/MA by Research

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  8. Research

    Composition, Musical PhD/PhD by Distance Learning/MA by Research (Doctoral research)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Composition/Electroacoustic Composition/Sonic Art (MA/MMus/Diploma)

    Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor, Gwynedd County, United Kingdom

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  10. Research

    Musical Composition PhD/PhD by Distance Learning/MA by Research (Doctoral research)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Research

    Music (Research, Composition or Performance Practice), Goldsmiths, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Composition, Royal Academy of Music, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Music MA (Instrumental/Vocal Composition pathway) (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    BEng in Information Systems Engineering

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Music MA (Electroacoustic composition/sonic art pathway) (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Composition/Electroacoustic Composition/Sonic Art (MA/MMus/Diploma)

    PRIFYSGOL BANGOR UNIVERSITY, Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor Gwynedd, United Kingdom

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Composition PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Electroacoustic Composition PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Rhetoric, MA

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games (BSc (Hons))

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  22. Research

    Music composition MPhil/PhD (Postgraduate research opportunity)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Study Communication in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 31 universities and colleges offer 72 Communication programmes: 9 Bachelor, 30 Master and 9 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bath. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Birmingham, University of Manchester and University of London.

Degrees in Communication

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Communication builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Communication, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Communication programmes?

The directory lists 72 Communication programmes at 31 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Manchester and Birmingham.

How long does it take to study Communication?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Communication programmes in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Birmingham, University of Manchester, University of London, Imperial College London and The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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