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MSc Global Communications

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    12 Months

Course summary

Our Masters in Global Communications will give you insights, experience and a critical understanding of global communication using current and emerging media platforms. You will gain practical skills and industry contacts to enhance your future opportunities while developing your knowledge of the cultural, historical and ethical contexts that shape international communication.Gain experience in communication campaigns, analysing media content, and using digital communication tools to engage diverse audiences.Develop a critical understanding of the intercultural communication skills needed to address global issues, alongside the opportunities and challenges introduced by emerging media platforms and digital innovations.Build contacts with industry professionals through projects and collaborations with media and communication organisations.Learn how to implement and manage communication strategies and policies, considering organisational objectives, technological advancements, and the legal and regulatory frameworks in different regions.Assess the complex ethical and professional contexts within which global communication professionals operate and apply this understanding to real-world scenarios.Identify and apply the skills and processes essential for effective global communication practice, including digital content creation, media management, and strategic communication planning.Glasgow is a culturally vibrant city, a UNESCO City of Music, and named the UK’s top cultural and creative city by the European Commission. You will have the opportunity to work on communications issues relevant to the cultural industries through direct engagement with Glasgow’s international cultural scene.Glasgow has played a pivotal role in global communications both past and present. A distinctive feature of our programme is a rigorously historically grounded approach to communications and media studies. You will have the opportunity to utilise materials from the past to better understand contemporary communications. Our extensive collections provide access to a wide range of business and industry archives, enabling you to apply modern media approaches to their use and interpretation.

Application deadline

21/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 2,310month

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
Meet students from across the university with over 350 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision is available before starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    36th out of 92

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    188 95%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.17 79%

    44th

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