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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. Bachelor

    BMus (Hons) Performance; Composition; Jazz

    Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Postgraduate

    Composition (Postgraduate)

    Bath Spa University 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Music (including composition) (PhD/MPhil) (PhD)

    Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor, Gwynedd County, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    MEng in Information Systems Engineering with a Year Abroad

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Music MA (Instrumental/Vocal Composition pathway) (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Music Composition BA (Hons) degree, 3 years or 4 years Sandwich or Study Abroad, Code:W303

    Coventry University 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Master of Music in Composition (MMus)

    Royal Academy of Music, University of London 🇬🇧 LONDON, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Composition (MMus) (Postgraduate)

    University of Wales Cardiff 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Music MA (Electroacoustic composition/sonic art pathway) (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Undergraduate

    Information Systems Engineering with a Year Abroad (Undergraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Music Composition (Masters)

    York St John University 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Composition, MA

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  15. Certificate

    PGCert in Composition

    Bath Spa University 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Music (including composition) (PhD/MPhil)

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

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  17. Bachelor

    Composition (Bachelor of music honours degree)

    Guildhall School of Music and Drama 🇬🇧 Barbican, London, United Kingdom

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  18. Diploma

    PGDip in Composition

    Bath Spa University 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Music Composition and Technology (BSc (Hons))

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Composition (Bachelor)

    Royal Academy of Music, University of London 🇬🇧 LONDON, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Music Composition Degree, BA Honours

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    MSc Information Systems Engineering

    CECOS London College 🇬🇧 London, 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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