Top International Universities for Masters in Journalism and Media Programmes

With uncertain post study work visa rules in a number of countries, students have been looking for options other than North America to pursue Journalism. There is a remarkable list of courses offered by many universities around the world which feature in the QS World University Rankings 2018 list for Media and Communication Studies. Careers360 here guides you on Media programmes from top Universities besides North America.

The Media and Communication sector has emerged as a dynamic and diverse degree option globally. The sector has come forth with more programmes, research options, and more range of career opportunities. All these at eminent countries and best universities, along with affordable tuition fee, and scholarship options.

Why Journalism and Media Communication abroad?

Various Media and Communication programmes abroad aim to prepare students for a career in media-related industries. Students are equipped with skills to critically analyse news and media and reflect their ideas and thoughts. In broader terms, communication studies extend beyond just domain knowledge and expertise, but also to explore human communications in all kinds of environment and context. The content and approach of the curriculum or the subjects offer a combination of practical preparation for various media careers. Top universities around the world offer courses with a different specialisation such as audio journalism, graphic communication, international communication, opening interesting work avenues for the students. Students are given study abroad options for a semester, capstone projects, opportunities to cover conferences and seminars, and also work on global research under the guidance of faculty.

Universities mostly accept students from diverse academic backgrounds. Although prior academic qualification related to journalism, social sciences and related fields are considered best. Applicants must have good grades at previous study levels. They are also required to score university specific accepted score in the English proficiency tests like IELTS, TOEFL.

Besides the academic and professional documents, students must also provide letter of recommendations and statement of purpose, explaining their skills and passion towards journalism, media and communication studies.

Top Universities across Globe

Below are some of the QS ranked universities and their programmes related to Journalism and Media Communication; your substitutes for typical MBA from USA or Canada.

Source: QS rankings 2017

Some Career Options

• Journalism or Writing

• Marketing

• PR

• Advertising Firms

• Television and Film Production

• Digital Technology or New Media house