Few LSE Master’s Awards (LMA’s) are earmarked for African offer holders on the double degree masters in Global Media and Communications (LSE and University of Cape Town).
Application Deadline: 27th April 2023.
Eligible Countries:Â African countries
To be taken at (country):Â UK and South Africa
About the Award:Â The Double degree Masters in Global Media and Communications is a unique programme and offers the opportunity to study and gather experience in two cities (London and Los Angeles, Shanghai or Cape Town) with close connections and ties to global media industries.
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Successful students will attend 2 top ranking educational institutions, the London School of Economics (LSE) in London in your first year, and the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, Fudan University in Shanghai or the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa. In our ever increasing globalised world, international experience gained on one of our Global programmes is invaluable and gives students a great knowledge and experience base to work from.
Type:Â Masters
Eligibility:
- Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in social science, or a degree in another field with professional experience in media and communications.
- You only need to apply to LSE but you must meet both the LSE and UCT entry requirements.Â
- Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.
- If you have studied or are studying outside of the UK then have a look at our Information for International Students to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.
Number of Awardees: 2
Value and Duration of Double Degree Masters Scholarships:
- This programme is eligible for needs-based awards from LSE, including the Graduate Support Scheme, Master’s Awards, and Anniversary Scholarships.
- In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas. In addition, a number of other internal and external funding opportunities for African students are listed here and here. Please note that further announcements on financial support may be made, including regarding students’ second year in Cape Town.
- In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.
- Selection for any funding opportunity is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline.
How to Apply for LSE/UCT Double Degree Masters Scholarships: You must have completed the LSE Graduate Financial Support Application form AND received an offer of admission (conditional or unconditional) by 5pm GMT on 27 April 2023. Therefore applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
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