Our Global Communication and Social Change MA will equip you with the skills and a critical understanding of the role of media and communication in development and social change.
The following information is intended as an example only and is typically based on module information for the 2022/23 year of entry. Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes. Updated Programme and Module Specifications are made available ahead of each academic year. Please also see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.
You will learn from the most influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators, exposing you to the latest theories and developments from across your discipline.
This module introduces theories and approaches to practice in communication, development and social change to critically explore the role of media and communication in a globalized and changing world. Dominant ideas about international development will be explored. Students will engage with the experiences of people from the Global South, and will explore broader debates on media, communication and social change.
The aim of this module is to critically examine and understand key theories and debates associated with the field of international development. The module aims to deconstruct the epistemological underpinnings informing dominant theories of development and examine how they translate into the practice of international and sustainable development as seen amongst key stakeholders such as UN agencies, national governments, companies, civil society organisations and social movements. This module examines the growing critique of development and explores the diversity of thought reflected in the epistemologies of the South. By further assessing how colonial history, patriarchy and capitalism have influenced discourses and practices of development this module seeks to complexify and nuance our understandings of theories of development and actors of change.
The aims of this module are to examine international security through a variety of traditional and non-traditional approaches, and through case studies across several issue areas. The overarching aim of the module is to provide students with a wider understanding of security as it has evolved historically, and the role it plays in contemporary societies and in global politics.
The aim of this module is to examine media representations of social identities with particular focus on gender, race, class and sexuality and its intersections. Combining key theories from critical theory, cultural studies, film, gender studies and communication studies, the module will explore processes and practices of production and re-production of social identities making emphasis on said productions on media, paying special attention to questions of racism, colonialism and capitalism.
The aims of this module are to equip students with the necessary academic skills to understand the challenges firms face in different developing countries and assessing different ways in which firms can overcome these challenges.
The aims of this module are to:
The module focuses on developing understanding of foundational concepts from cultural studies, contemporary debates on design and culture, identity, gender and feminist studies relevant to strategic design. Key theoretical concepts of 'identity', 'socialisation' and 'representation' will be introduced through lectures and seminars in order to explore the complex interrelationships between identity, sociocultural contexts and strategic design.
The aims of this module are to understand the continuities and changes in work and employment in the media and creative industries internationally.
This module will consolidate knowledge on the global cultural and heritage industries and contemporary developments, with a focus on the integration and impacts of digital media. The module has the following key aims:
The aims of this module are to:
The module introduces issues around media and social movements, by tracing the theoretical evolution of media and social movements, understanding media within broader social movements in historical processes rather than merely focusing on media technologies or impact media. The model seeks to cover topics on control of media systems on different parts of the world, alternative media practices, media ecologies, networks, and social media. Whilst focused on grassroots or community activism, it considers the relationship between media, protest and democracy. The module uses a series of case studies to understand how diverse groups harness media to articulate their political voice.
The aims of this module are to:
The aims of this module are to:
The aim of this module is to interrogate various permutations of violence, from physical to structural and symbolic, in several political contexts stretching a spectrum from open war and conflict to the everyday. It aims to do so through the explicitly transdisciplinary objective of bringing scholarly and practitioner debates in security, conflict and peace-building studies to bear on debates in development and sustainability, and vice versa.
In doing so, throughout the module, students will be encouraged to think through and analyse contemporary global problematics, policy problems and cases across disciplinary divides; and through a critical re-thinking and examination of the development-security-sustainability nexus via a unique lens of political violence. The module aims to achieve the latter via explorations of several competing or complementary conceptions of violence drawn from Political Thought and Political Philosophy from both Western traditions and those in the Global South. These are then put to use to explicate contemporary problems and cases in the nexus of development-security-sustainability.
The aims of this module are to introduce students to the major theoretical and methodological issues at stake in researching people's engagement with media, as audiences, users and consumers. The module examines the historical evolution of audience research; the key theoretical paradigms in the field; the practice of market research, and how it is employed within the media and creative industries; methodological and ethical dimensions of research; and the implications of new media technologies, both for the experience of audiences/users/consumers and for the practice of research. Case studies will be presented by visiting speakers from relevant organisations in the media and creative industries."
This module has two main aims. The first is to expose students to concrete development challenges experienced by different stakeholders (policy makers, communities and industry representatives, etc) in developing countries. The second is to experiment with the ways through which the immersion into the field can inform the identification of development challenges and the formulation of research questions and action plans in the area of development.
Note that there are additional fees involved in taking this module to cover travel expenses and visas.
The aims of this module are to give the student the opportunity to study a subject, or research question in depth and to research the issues surrounding the subject or background to the problem.
The module will equip the student with the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to embark on their individual research project and they will be guided through the three options available to them to complete their dissertation:
Students will achieve a high level of understanding in the subject area and produce a written thesis or project report which will discuss this research in depth and with rigour.
Our programme includes both traditional and creative forms of assessment. You can expect to complete essays, reports and case studies, as well as podcasts, posters and multi-media presentations.
Our face-to-face learning is supported with an advanced virtual learning environment. Students benefit from our model of block teaching, which enables focused modular learning and regular feedback. Alongside timetabled teaching you will also have the opportunity to take part in guest lectures and applied projects on a range of topics.
Based on our London campus you will have access to all the facilities within our building, plus opportunities to learn outside the campus throughout your studies with us.
Our entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours and lower second-class honours. To learn the equivalent for your country, please choose it from the dropdown below.
A 2:2 honours degree with a minimum of 55% (or equivalent international qualification), in social science, humanities or associated subject.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide details of alternative qualifications or relevant professional or voluntary work experience as this will also be considered.
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Masters | 95% | 85% | 70% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare (First Level (University) Diploma (from 2010) | 9.5 | 8.5 | 8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Licence (4 year) / Diplome d'Inginieur d'Etat / Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures | 16 | 14 | 12 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Argentina | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Bakalavri Kochum | 90% | 80% | 70% |
Magistrosi Kochum | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Honours degree (AQF level 8) | First Class, 80% | Upper Second, 70%, H2A | Lower Second, 60%, 2B |
Ordinary degree - AQF Level 7 pass (mark 46 or 50) | High Distinction (80% or 85%) | Distinction (75% or 80%) | Distinction (70% or 75%) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Degree/ Diplomstudium / Magister degree | A (or 1.5) mit Auszeichnungbestanden | 60% or B or 3.0 (or 2) | 50% or C or 2.7 (or 3) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Bakalavr Diplomu | 4.5 | 4 | 3.5 |
Diplomu (Specialist Diploma) | 90% | 80% | 70% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Degree from University of the West Indies only | 1st (GPA 3.6) | 2:1 (GPA 3.0) | 2:2 (GPA 2.5) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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BUET or 'Good Private' University - 4 year degree | BUET - 1st (70%) / 3.5 | BUET - 2nd (60%) / 3.0 | BUET - 2nd (55%) / 2.75 |
Other universities - Masters (1-2 years) following a 3 or 4 year degree | 80% / 4.0 | 65% / 3.25 | 50% / 2.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Specialist Diploma (5Yr) | 9 | 7 | 5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Bachelor degree | Magna Cum Laude | Cum Laude | 60%/12 |
Licenciaat | 80% | 70% | 60% |
Licencie | 17 | 14 | 12 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Degree from University of the West Indies only | 1st (GPA 3.6) | 2:1 (GPA 3.0) | 2:2 (GPA 2.5) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Maitrise | 18 | 15 or Bien | 12 or Assez Bien |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Degree from University of the West Indies only | 1st (GPA 3.6) | 2:1 (GPA 3.0) | 2:2 (GPA 2.5) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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A Licenciado, 4 years Private (public/private) | 85/78 | 75/66 | 67/55 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja / Diplomirani | 10 | 9 | 8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Master's degree | A or 80% | B or 70% | C or 60% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Brazil - 4 yr Bacharel or Licenciado/Licenciatura or Título Profissional | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Brunei | First | Upper Second (60%/B/3.1) | Lower Second (50%/C/2.7) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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5 yr Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Higher Education) | 6 | 5 | 4 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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4 years | 90% or 9 or 4.0 | 80% or 8 or 3.5 | 70% or 7 or 3.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Bachelor degree or Diplome d'Etudes Superiures de Commerce | 1st or 15 | 2:1 or 14 | 2:2 or 12.5 |
Diplome d'Ingenieur or Diplôme d'Ingénieur de Conception or a Maitrise or a 4 year Licence | 20 or GPA 3.7 | 20 or Bien (GPA 3.4) | 20 or Assez Bien (GPA 3.1) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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GPA 4.0/percentage scale | 3.7/85% | 3.3/75% | 2.7/68% |
Out of 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
Out of 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Grado de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) de [subject area] (4 years) | 6 | 5.5 | 5 |
Students are required to have a bachelor degree (4 years) for entry to a postgraduate programme. The University uses the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities to identify the required final mark, as outlined on the table below:
First class (70%) | Mid 2:1 (65%) | 2:1 (60%) | Mid 2:2 (55%) | 2:2 (50%) | |
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Shanghai Rank Top 250 | 83% | 79% | 75% | 73% | 70% |
Shanghai Rank 251-500 | 88% | 84% | 80% | 78% | 75% |
Shanghai Rank 501+ | 92% | 87% | 84% | 82% | 80% |
The University will consider students from Affiliated Colleges in the following way:
Applicants from colleges affiliated to universities in the top 250 Shanghai rankings will be considered if they have achieved or are likely to achieve final marks of 75%-84%.
Applicants from colleges affiliated to universities which are 251-500 in the Shanghai rankings will be considered if they have achieved or are likely to achieve final marks of 80%-87%.
Applicants from colleges affiliated to universities which are above 500 in the Shanghai rankings will be considered as follows:
Applicants from a small number of Chinese universities that specialise in business, management, finance or creative arts will be given special consideration by the University. The full list of these universities and the Shanghai band under which they will be considered can be found below:
University | Chinese name | Considered inband |
Beijing Film Academy | 北京电影学院 | Top 250 |
Capital University of Physical Education and Sports* | 首都体育学院 | Top 250 |
Central Academy of Drama | 中央戏剧学院 | Top 250 |
Central Academy for Fine Arts | 中央美术学院 | Top 250 |
Central Conservatory of Music | 中央音乐学院 | Top 250 |
China Academy of Art | 中国美术学院 | Top 250 |
Guangxi University of Finance and Economics | 广西财经学院 | 251-500 |
Harbin University of Finance (Harbin Finance University) | 哈尔滨金融学院 | 251-500 |
Northwest University of Political Science and Law | 上海海关学院 | Top 250 |
Shanghai Customs College | 上海海关学院 | Top 250 |
Shanghai Theatre Academy | 上海戏剧学院) | Top 250 |
Tianjin Sport University* | 天津体育学院 | Top 250 |
*Special consideration for programmes in School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and Institute for Sport Business only.
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Licenciado / Título de [subject area] | 4.5 | 3.75 | 3.2 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Licenciado | 9 | 8 or 80 | 7 or 75 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Baccalaureus / Prvostupnik | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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4-year Titulo de Licenciado / Licenciatura | 5 | 4 | 3 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Cyprus | 8.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Bakalár (after 2001) 6 yr integrated Magistr | 1 | 1.5 | 2 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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5 year Candidatus/Candidata Magisterii or Bachelor degree (7 point scale) | 12 | 10 | 7 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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4 year Licenciado | 3.8 | Magna Cum Laude 3.5 | Cum Laude 3.2 |
Título de [subject area] | - | 85% | 82% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Título de Licenciado | 8.5 | 8 | 7 |
Título de [subject area] | 85% | 80% | 70% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Egypt | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Universities only | BA 90%, BSc 85% | BA 80%, BSc 75% | BA 65%, BSc 65% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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5 year Licenciado | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Título de Ingeniero | 85% | 75% | 65% |
Arquitecto | - | Muy Bueno | Bueno |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Bakalaureusekraad or Magister or Magistrikraad | 5 or A | 4 or B | 3 or C |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Master's | A/GPA 4.0 | A/GPA 3.5 | B/GPA 2.8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Kandidaattii/Kandidat (out of 3) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Maisteri/Magister (out of 5) | 4.5 | 3 | 2.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Licence (3 years)/ Maitrise/ Diplôme d'Ingénieur | 14 | 13 | 11 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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4-year degree (% = new system) | 5 (95%) | 4.5 (85%) | 4 (75%) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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German Bachelor/ Diplom, Magister Artium / Zeugnis über den Zweiten Abschnitt der Ärztlichen Prüfung | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Ghana | First | Upper second/60% | Lower second/50% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Universities | 8.5 | 7.0 | 6 |
TEI and non-University Institutions | 8.5 | 7 | 6.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Degree from University of West Indies - classification | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
Degree from University of West Indies - grade / percentage | A | B / 75% | C / 55% |
Degree from University of West Indies - GPA | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Liceniado / Titulo de (subject area) - 4years | 90% (public university) / 95% (private university) | 80% (public university) / 85% (private university) | 60% (public university) / 70% (private university) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Master's | GPA 4 | GPA 3.5 | 3.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Título de Licenciado / Grado Académico de Licenciatura (4 year degree) - GPA out of 5 | GPA 5 or 90% | GPA 4 or 80% | GPA 3.5 or 70% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Alapfokozt or Egyetemi Oklevel / Bachelor | 5 | 4 | 3 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Baccalaurreatus degree or Kandidatsprof/Candidatus Mag | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Institutions listed on the Indian Ranking of Higher Educational Institutions Framework |
65% (First) | 60% (First) | 55% (Upper second) |
All other Indian institutions | 70% (First with distinction) | 65% (First) | 60% (First) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Sarjana I (S1) from A (or B) credited Universities | 3.7 (4.0) | 3.3 (3.7) | 3 (3.3) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Iran | 17 | 15 | 13 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Iraq | 80% | 75% | 70% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Republic of Ireland | First (70%) | Upper second (60%) | Lower second (50%) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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3 yr Bachelor Degree | 90% | 80% | 70% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Diploma di Laurea | 109/110 | 104/110 (or 27) | 100/110 (or 26) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures | 16 | 14 (Bien) | 12 (Assez Bien) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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For degrees studied at The University of West Indies or degrees accredited by UCJ and CCCJ | 1st (GPA 3.6) | 2:1 (GPA 3.0) or B | 2:2 (GPA 2.0) or C |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Japan | 85% | 80% or B or 3.0 | 70% or C or 2.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3 or 3.5/5 or 75% | 2.8 or 65% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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GPA 5.0/percentage scale | 4.5 or 90% | 4 or 85% | 3.5 or 80% |
GPA 4.33 scale | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.2 |
GPA 4.0 scale | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Kenya | First / 70% / A | Upper second / 60% / B | Lower second / 50% / C |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Kosovo | 10 | 9 | 8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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GPA 4.0 scale | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Latvia | 9 | 7 | 6 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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American | 90% (3.5) | 80% (3.2) | 70% (2.8) |
French | 18 | 15 | 12 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Master's | 4.0 or 90% | 3.5 or 85% | 3 or 80% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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BSc Engineering, Architecture, Medicine | 85 (3.6) | 75 (3.0) | 65 (2.5) |
Other bachelor's degree from a university | 90 (4.0) | 85% (3.6) | 75% (3.0) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Lithuania | 9 | 8 | 7 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Macau | 1st or GPA 3.7 | 2:1 or GPA 3.0 | 2:2 or GPA 2.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Macedonia | 10 | 9 | 8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Master's only | MSc 75% | MSc 70% | MSc 65% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Classification | First Class | 2.1 | 2.2 |
GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Malta | 1st (80%) | 2:1 (70%) | 2:2 (55%) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Mauritius | 1st or 70% | 2:1 or 60% | 2:2 or 50% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Mexico | 9 | 8 | 7 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Diploma de Licenţă (Diploma of Licentiate) | 10 | 9 | 8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
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Диплом Специалиста (Specialist Diploma) | 90% or 3.5 | 80% or GPA 3.2 | 70% or GPA 3.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Morocco | 17 | 15 | 13 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
4 year Licenciatura | 16 | 14 | 12 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
2 year Master's degree | 5 or 85% | 5 or 75% | 4.5 or 65% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Namibia | 80% or A | 70% or B | 60% or C |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Master's (after 3 year bachelor degree) | 90% or 3.9 GPA | 80% or 3.8 GPA | 65% or 3.3 GPA |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Netherlands | 8 | 7 | 6 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
4 Year Honours degree (480 credits) - Level 8 | First (7.0) | Upper Second (6.0) | Lower Second (4.0) |
3 Year degree (360 credits) - Level 7 | A+ (9.0) | A- (7.0) | B+ (6.0) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Licenciatura (4 year) | 90% | 80% | 70% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
7 point Scale | 6 | 5 | 4 |
5 point scale | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
4 point scale | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Norway | A | B | C |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
4 Year degree only (the higher of the 2 option) | A- or GPA 3.7 | B or GPA 3.0 | C+ or GPA 2.6 |
2 or 3 year bachelor's plus Master's | First (60%) | Second (55%) | Second (50%) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelor Degree | A / 90% / 3.7 | B+ / 85% / 3.3 | B / 80% / 3.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
4 Year Licenciado / Título de [subject area] | 91 (A) | 81 (B) | 71 (C) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Papua New Guinea | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
4 Year Título de Licenciado / Título de [subject area] | 4.5 (85%) | 4 (80%) | 3.5 (75%) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
4 Year Título de Licenciado / Título de [subject area] | 14 | 13 | 12 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Degree from prestigious state universities or Centres of Excellence (COE) | Summa Cum Laude 4.0 / 96% / 1.0 | Magna cum Laude 3.5 / 92% / 1.5 | Cum Laude 3.0 / 87%/ 2.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelor Degree (post 2003) Magister (pre- 2003) | 5 | 4.5 / 4+ | 4 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Portugal | 18 | 16 | 14 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Diploma de Licenta/ Diploma de Inginer | 9 | 8 | 7 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Russia | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
4 year bachelor (Hons) degree (480 credits) | 1st, 16/20 (80%) | 2:1,14/20 (70%) | 2:2, 12/20 (60%) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
GPA 5.0 scale | 4.5 | 3.75 | 3.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies,Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees | 16/20 or Tres Bien | 14/20 or Bien | 12/20 or Assez Bien |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Diplomirani/ Bachelor's degree | 9 | 8 | 7 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Honours degree or masters | 1st (70%) | 2:1 (60% or B) | 2:2 (50% or C) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Classification | First | Upper second | Lower second |
GPA 4.0 scale | 3.7 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
GPA 5.0 scale | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Slovakia | 1.5 or B | 2.0 or C | 2.5 or C/high D |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Slovenia | 9.5 | 8.5 | 7 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Classification | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
Percentage scale | 75-100% | 70-74% | 60-69% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
GPA out of 4.5 | 4.0 / A | 3.5 / B | 3.0 / C+ |
GPA out of 4.3 | 4.0 / A | 3.0 / B | 2.7 / C+ |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Licenciado / Título de Ingeniero / Título de Arquitecto | 8.5 | 7 | 6.5 |
UCM grading | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
4 year Professional degree or Bachelor Special or Honours degree | 90%, GPA 3.70 | 80%, GPA 3.30 | 70%, GPA 3.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Sudan (North and South) | 1st or 70% or B+ | 2:1 or 66% | Mid 2:2 or 60% or B |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Sweden | - | Overall grade of VG with a minimum of 90 credits at VG | Overall grade of G with a minimum of 90 credits at G |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Switzerland | 6 | 5 | 4 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
State universities 4 years of study | 80% | 70% | 60% |
Private universities 4 years of study | 90% | 80% | 70% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Category 1 (4 year degree) | 80% | 75% | 70% |
Category 2 (4 year degree) | 85% | 80% | 75% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Tajikistan | - | 4.5 | 4 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Tanzania | 1st | 2:1 | 2:2 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
For degrees studied at The University of West Indies or degrees accredited by ACTT | 1st or B+ or 70% | 2:1 or B or 65% | 2:2 or B- or 60% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Licence, Maîtrise, Diplôme National d'Ingénieu | 16 (tres bien) | 14 (bien) | 11 (assez bien) |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Lisans Diplomasi or a Műhendis Diplomasi | 3.5 | 3 | 2.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
4 Yr Bakalavr, Specialist Diploma or Magistr | 5 | 4.5 | 4 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Uganda | 1st or 4.4 | 2:1 or 3.8 | 2:2 or 3.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Dyplom Magistra or a Bachelors degree (11 / 5) | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.6 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
GPA 4.0 scale | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Licenciado (4 year) | 10 | 9 | 8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Bakalavr Diplomi / Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) | 90% or GPA 4.5 | 80% or GPA 4.0 | 70% or GPA 3.0 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Licenciado/Professional title. (4 year) | 18/20 or 8/9 | 16/20 or 7/9 | 14/20 or 6/9 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
10-point scale | 8.0 | 7.0 | 6.0 |
4-point scale | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Master's | A or 4.0 or 80% | B+, 3.5 or 70% | B or 3.0 or 60% |
First-class honours (70%) | Upper second-class honours (60%) | Lower second-class honours (50%) | |
---|---|---|---|
3/4 year degree | 1st or 75% | 2:1 or 65% | 2:2 or 60% |
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.
£12,100 Full-time degree per annum
£24,000 Full-time degree per annum
Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
The fee stated is for a full-time student undertaking a master’s programme of 180 credits. Part-time students should divide the published fee by 180 credits and then multiply by the number of credits they are taking to calculate their tuition fees.
The Institute for Media and Creative Industries at Loughborough University London is committed to helping you develop the skills and attributes you need to progress successfully in your chosen career.
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