School of Journalism, Media and Culture

A world-leading centre for media teaching and research.

Interested in studying for a master’s degree?

We offer both academic and practical master’s programmes which will give you the knowledge and skills to kickstart your career. Applications for our programmes are still open so if you’d like to apply to study with us, you can!

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Courses

Our courses reflect current global media landscapes and trends.

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Research

At the core of our research is a commitment to deliver high-quality work which contributes to contemporary societal debates.

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About us

We are a top rated institution in the UK for media teaching and research that helps to shape international media, journalism and communication landscapes.

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Our location

We have a new, state-of-the-art home in Cardiff’s Central Square development.

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Facilities

We provide a well-equipped environment to ensure our students have all the technological support they need.

News

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Top 5 for communication and media studies

23 June 2026

Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Culture has been ranked fifth in the UK for Communication and Media Studies in the Complete University Guide 2027.