Study Media & Communication Abroad
Media and communication degrees lead to careers in journalism, PR, digital media and communication, often with hands-on, internship-rich programmes.
Study levels
Bachelor · Master
Typical entry
Open entry; portfolio helps; English test varies
Budget level
Low–Medium
Why study Media & Communication abroad?
- Hands-on, internship-rich programmes
- Careers in media, PR and digital communication
- Strong options in the UK, UAE and Malaysia
Career pathways
Where this field can lead — career outcomes depend on your destination, work rights and performance.
Common roles
- Journalist / content producer
- PR & communications
- Digital & social media
- Marketing communications
- Broadcast & media production
Industries
Universities offering Media & Communication
A sample from our directory — confirm exact programmes and fees on each university's official site.
ReginaPublicRegina, Canada
- Best for:
- A practical public university option
- Tuition:
- Undergrad intl. fee schedule + deposit after admission
- Levels:
- Bachelor, Master
Last verified: June 2026
Student pays the school directly where possible.
MontréalPublicMontréal, Canada
- Best for:
- A French-language public university in Montréal
- Tuition:
- Varies by number of courses, level & status
- Levels:
- Bachelor, Master
Last verified: June 2026
Student pays the school directly where possible.
IstanbulPrivateIstanbul, Turkey
- Best for:
- A broad private university popular with international students
- Tuition:
- Many English UG ≈ USD 5,000–6,000/yr; medicine ≈ USD 22,000/yr (verify)
- Levels:
- Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Last verified: June 2026
Student pays the school directly where possible.
Subang JayaPrivateSubang Jaya, Malaysia
- Best for:
- A private university with a strong business/tech profile
- Tuition:
- See Sunway international student information
- Levels:
- Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor, Master
Last verified: June 2026
Student pays the school directly where possible.
DubaiPrivateDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Best for:
- A UK degree in Dubai with clear fees
- Tuition:
- ≈ AED 64,557/year (UG); ≈ AED 193,671 over 3 years
- Levels:
- Foundation, Bachelor, Master
Last verified: June 2026
Student pays the school directly where possible.
DubaiPrivateDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Best for:
- A UAE private university option
- Tuition:
- Programme-level estimated fees (official)
- Levels:
- Bachelor, Master
Last verified: June 2026
Student pays the school directly where possible.
Cost guide by destination
More affordable
- 🇲🇾 Malaisie
Mid-range
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Premium
- 🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
- 🇨🇦 Canada
Use the Cost Calculator for an estimate. Final tuition must be confirmed from the official university invoice/fee page; students pay schools directly where possible.
Top destinations for Media & Communication
Royaume-Uni- Best for:
- Étudiants bien financés voulant des diplômes prestigieux et rapides en anglais.
- Tuition:
- High
- Language:
- Anglais
- Popular:
- Business, Law, Computer Science
- Best for:
- Students wanting a safe, modern, English-taught Gulf experience.
- Tuition:
- Medium to high
- Language:
- English
- Popular:
- Business, Computer Science, Hospitality
- Best for:
- Étudiants recherchant une qualité en anglais et abordable en Asie.
- Tuition:
- Low
- Language:
- Anglais
- Popular:
- Business, Computer Science, Engineering
- Best for:
- Étudiants solides disposant de fonds suffisants et d'objectifs d'études clairs.
- Tuition:
- Medium to high
- Language:
- Anglais et français
- Popular:
- Computer Science, Business, Engineering
Media & Communication: FAQs
Is a media degree practical?
Many media and communication programmes are hands-on, with internships and portfolio work. A strong portfolio and internships matter as much as the degree for employability.
What careers does it lead to?
Journalism, PR, digital and social media, marketing communications and broadcast production, across media houses, agencies, companies and NGOs.
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