MasterMedia and communication

MA Journalism & Media Communications

University of Hertfordshire · Hatfield · United Kingdom

A 1-year master's programme, taught in English, in Hatfield.

Price£11,685–£19,025/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.5
Duration1 year⁠

✓ 2 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

11 modules published

What are all the subjects?
Year 1 · 11 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester ACore30
· Semester COptional60
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BCore30
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester COptional60
· Semester COptional60

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7Inferred
QualificationMaster of Arts · Abbr: MA⁠
Credits180 UK CATS · Fheq level: 7⁠
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
  • ModePart time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
Where you'll study

Studying in Hatfield

What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021
HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year⁠
RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national⁠
FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus)⁠, Gym (de Havilland Campus)⁠, Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Studios⁠
FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus)⁠, Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)⁠
SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus)⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠, Transport⁠

The rest of what we hold on Hertfordshire is on its page.

What it costs

At least £19,025 for the first year · EU/EEA

What does the first year cost?

≥ £19,025 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£19,025

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (12)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2026/27£11,310 / year
≈ €13,551
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£17,950 / year
≈ €21,507
TuitionInternational students2026/27£17,950 / year
≈ €21,507
TuitionUK home students2027/28£11,685 / year
≈ €14,001
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£19,025 / year
≈ €22,795
TuitionInternational students2027/28£19,025 / year
≈ €22,795
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£1,495 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,791
TuitionInternational students2026/27£1,495 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,791
TuitionUK home students2026/27£945 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,132
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£1,585 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,899
TuitionInternational students2027/28£1,585 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,899
TuitionUK home students2027/28£975 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,168
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.6
home students£11,685
EU/EEA£19,025
non-EU£19,025

Your passport changes the rate.

Grant

Sport Scholarship Scheme

−£4,000

Chancellor's International Scholarship

−£4,000

Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 11 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €22,795

Costs more than 3 of 10 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €22,661 and €23,080.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 11, cheapest first
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This programme2027/28≈ €22,795
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How to start

Next: 23 Jan 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
ThenProgramme starts
ThenProgramme starts
Every date (4 dates)
Jan 2027
  • Programme starts
Sep 2027
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
Jan 2028
  • Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.5 IELTS overall
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What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyText: We require at least 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject. Graduates with an honours degree in any discipline who have otherwise demonstrated potential to succeed at postgraduate level journalism and media communications will also be considered. You'll also need to provide a personal statement and work or academic reference.⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.5 · Language: English · Min component: 6.5⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠
    +1 more
    • Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
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    DeadlineUnknown
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    StartDate: 23 Jan 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 Jan 2028⁠
    +3 more
    • Date: 25 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 30 Sep 2028⁠
    • Date: 25 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 23 Jan 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 Jan 2029⁠
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

MA Journalism & Media Communications is a master's programme in media and communication at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 11 modules, of which 7 are optional.

How much does MA Journalism & Media Communications cost?

£19,025 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £11,685; EU citizens: £19,025; International students: £19,025). In euros that is ≈ €22,795.

When is the next deadline or start?

23 Jan 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.5).

How long does it take?

1 year.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 16 fields we hold

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Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 23 Jan 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 Jan 2028⁠Date: 25 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 30 Sep 2028⁠Date: 25 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 23 Jan 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 Jan 2029⁠
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.5 · Language: English · Min component: 6.5⁠
Prior educationText: We require at least 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject. Graduates with an honours degree in any discipline who have otherwise demonstrated potential to succeed at postgraduate level journalism and media communications will also be considered. You'll also need to provide a personal statement and work or academic reference.⁠
Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
Programme · 9 with values
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
QualificationMaster of Arts · Abbr: MA⁠
Credits180 UK CATS · Fheq level: 7⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration1 year · Full time⁠2 years · Part time⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7Inferred
LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠Mode: Part time · Part time⁠

Institution record: University of Hertfordshire

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