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33 Best Media & Communication Universities in the United Kingdom

Imperial College London tops our list of 33 Media & Communication universities in the United Kingdom at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Edinburgh (QS World #34) and University of Manchester (QS World #35). Across the whole list there are 82 courses to choose from.

33 universities · ranked best first

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3Top pick
MA University of Manchester logo
QS World #35 #8 in United Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom

University of Manchester

Public University · 5 courses in Media & Communication

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GBP 23,000 – GBP 31,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1824Founded
46,000Students
15,000International
Admissions open
#35 QS World University Rankings 2026
#8 in United Kingdom
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22Ranked
UG University of Gloucestershire logo
#106 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

University of Gloucestershire

Public University · 5 courses in Media & Communication

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—International
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#106 in United Kingdom · by research impact
192,851 citations · h-index 171
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How these universities are ranked

12 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #2 (Imperial College London) to #561 (University of Plymouth); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Imperial College London has the largest research record in this group, with 42,952,487 citations and an h-index of 1,565. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 33 public to 0 private institutions. By location, England (2) and Scotland (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583. University of Manchester is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 61 bachelor's, 6 master's and 1 foundation. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 99% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (92% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (90% of courses with a stated intake). Bath Spa University offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. University of Manchester is the least expensive at USD 34,000 a year and Imperial College London the most at USD 47,000; the middle of the range is about USD 38,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Media & Communication in the United Kingdom?

Imperial College London (QS World #2), University of Edinburgh (QS World #34) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Media & Communication in the United Kingdom?

Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Media & Communication in the United Kingdom?

33 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Media & Communication course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Media & Communication courses start in the United Kingdom?

Spring is the main intake — 92% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Media & Communication online with a university in the United Kingdom?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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