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33 Best Public Media & Communication Universities in the United Kingdom

Imperial College London tops our list of 33 Public Media & Communication universities in the United Kingdom at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Edinburgh (QS World #34) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 82 matching courses between them.

33 universities · ranked best first

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25Ranked
YS York St. John University logo
#114 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#114 in United Kingdom · by research impact
86,849 citations · h-index 123
28Ranked
UA University of the Arts London logo
#125 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#125 in United Kingdom · by research impact
48,224 citations · h-index 91
29Ranked
LT Leeds Trinity University logo
#127 in United Kingdom United Kingdom
#127 in United Kingdom · by research impact
37,359 citations · h-index 90
32Ranked
CS City St George's, University of London logo
#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

City St George's, University of London

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#134 in United Kingdom · by research impact
7,074 citations · h-index 37

Media & Communication at other levels

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. Below them, universities follow their research output: Imperial College London is cited most (42,952,487 citations). 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

33 are public and 0 private (100% public). 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

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

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 Public 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 Public Media & Communication in the United Kingdom?

33 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Public 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 Public Media & Communication online with a university in the United Kingdom?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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