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    Media and Advertising MA

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    Leicester, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £21,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    Media and Advertising MA at University of Leicester is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Leicester, GB. Tuition is £21,400.

    About the program

    Equips students with theoretical and practical research skills to critically evaluate advertising using multidisciplinary approaches from media, communication, cultural studies, marketing, and consumer studies. Covers advertising's role in societies, promotional culture, consumer behaviour, marketing strategies, and research methods, including core and option modules plus a dissertation.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 24, 2026
    September 2026
    Jul 24, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90 overall (W-20, L-20, R-20, S-20)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS 6.5 or equivalent

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £11,250.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Media and Advertising MA at University of Leicester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Media and Advertising MA at University of Leicester is £21,400 across 180 required credits.
    Is Media and Advertising MA at University of Leicester online or in-person?
    Media and Advertising MA at University of Leicester is offered in-person.
    How long does Media and Advertising MA at University of Leicester take to complete?
    Media and Advertising MA at University of Leicester is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Media and Advertising MA at University of Leicester?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 degree
    What work-permit options follow Media and Advertising MA at University of Leicester?
    Post-completion work rights for Media and Advertising MA at University of Leicester: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)