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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. Master

    Music MA (Mixed Composition pathway) (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  2. Postgraduate

    Music: Composition (Postgraduate) (Taught Programme)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    MMus Composition

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    Electroacoustic Music Composition MusM (Part-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 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. Other programmes

    Electroacoustic Music Composition MusM (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  8. Undergraduate

    Information Engineering (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    Composition MusM (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    Composition MusM (Full-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Composition MusM (Part-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Electroacoustic Music Composition MusM (Full-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Electroacoustic Composition PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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