Master in BA Honours Media and Communications

The tuition fee is 18,900 GBP per year.

Understanding the media isn't just about theory; it's about navigating the professional landscape of global content creation. From the first week, you will engage with industry-standard tools and real-world briefs, bridging the gap between academic research and practical media production. Whether you are exploring the history of digital innovation or developing your own screen storytelling projects, the programme is designed to prepare you for a dynamic career in the creative industries.

Applied Professional Practice

What sets this degree apart is its focus on genuine employability. You will work on live client projects throughout your studies, gaining the kind of experience that makes graduates stand out. The curriculum is built around several key pillars:

• Creative Production: Master hardware and software, from video editing to UX design.
• Critical Analysis: Examine how politics, identity, and global policy shape the media we consume.
• Industry Integration: Benefit from guest lectures, networking at events like Sheffield DocFest, and the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement to earn an Applied Professional Diploma.

Supported by staff who are both active researchers and industry experts, you will learn to critically evaluate the social, cultural, and environmental impacts of media, ensuring you graduate as a versatile practitioner ready to shape the future of communications.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.