University of Edinburgh, Full Time MSc Degrees in Communication & Media Studies

The Masters in Film Studies is a unique and stimulating programme that allows you to explore central concepts in the development of film theory and film-philosophy with an emphasis on European and American auteur cinema. Read more

Offering students the opportunity to focus on two languages, in addition to English, the University of Edinburgh is the ideal place to study translation. Read more

The programme covers communication of all science, engineering, maths and technology. The fields of science communication and public engagement are currently enjoying unprecedented growth. Read more

The Design and Digital Media programme offers opportunities for you to develop skills and insights in the creative use of design practices and technologies for digital media across a range of uses and platforms. Read more

One of the first universities in the world to offer a programme of study in this field, Edinburgh is pioneering in its development of an active learning and teaching environment for the study of film, exhibition and curation. Read more

Design informatics combines data science with design thinking in a context of critical enquiry to create compelling and meaningful new data-driven experiences, products and services. Read more

This innovative programme offers the best of studio-based design learning in an online context. Read more

Our sociology department is the UK’s top-ranked department for sociological research. This programme will provide you with a rigorous introduction to sociological research in the digital age. Read more

As the first UNESCO World City of Literature, home of the Edinburgh International Festival and a major cultural hub, Edinburgh is the ideal place for the study of intermediality, that is, the interrelations between different art forms and their signification. Read more

An interdisciplinary degree with Edinburgh Futures Institute Creative and cultural industries shape how we experience our lives, including the ads and movies we see, the music we listen to and the festivals and performances we attend. Read more