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MSc / MA Strategic Communication & Management program

Cranfield University

Level

Masters

Duration

1 year (12 months)

Tuition Fee

Automatic Bursary / Scholarship: An International Merit Award of up to £3,000 is deducted automatically for eligible West African students upon offer acceptance. Net Tuition Fee Payable: £15,500 after the scholarship reduction. Initial Deposit: £3,000 (non-refundable, required to secure the academic place and generate the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)). Additional Estimated Costs: UK Student Visa Fee: ~£490 Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): ~£776 (for 1-year NHS access)

Intakes

Main Intake (Autumn): Commences in September / October. Secondary Intake: Available in January.

About This Program

. Course Description & Academic Profile

  • Full Course Title: MA / MSc Strategic Communication, Media & Management

  • Awarding Body: Cranfield University (UK)

  • Academic Level: Postgraduate Taught (Level 7)

  • Study Mode & Duration: 100% On-Campus, Full-Time (12 Months / 1 Year, comprising taught modules plus an individual thesis or project)

  • Primary Intakes: September (Main) and January

  • Overview: Designed by the Cranfield School of Management & Applied Sciences, this program blends strategic communication theory, media dynamics, and management practices to prepare students for leadership roles in corporate communications, public relations, and strategic brand management.

2. Eligibility & West African Entry Requirements

  • Undergraduate Degree Standard: A Bachelor’s degree (e.g., from Nigeria or Ghana) with a minimum academic standard of Second Class Lower (2:2) (CGPA $\ge 2.50 / 5.00$ in Nigeria).

  • Accepted Disciplines: Open to a wide range of fields, including Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business.

  • English Language Waiver Policy:

    • WAEC / NECO / WASSCE: Grade C6 or better in English Language (taken within the last 5 years).

    • Alternative: Official University Letter confirming the previous degree was taught completely in English (Medium of Instruction).

    • IELTS: Explicitly waived for West African applicants who meet the WAEC/NECO criteria.

3. Financial Breakdown & Payment Schedule

  • Total Tuition Fee: £18,500 (covers all taught modules, research supervision, and campus resources).

  • Automatic Bursary / Scholarship: An International Merit Award of up to £3,000 is deducted automatically for eligible West African students upon offer acceptance.

  • Net Tuition Fee Payable: £15,500 after the scholarship reduction.

  • Initial Deposit: £3,000 (non-refundable, required to secure the academic place and generate the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)).

  • Additional Estimated Costs:

    • UK Student Visa Fee: ~£490

    • Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): ~£776 (for 1-year NHS access)

4. Application Process Roadmap

  1. Document Submission:

    • Official Undergraduate Degree Certificate & Transcripts

    • Personal Statement / Statement of Purpose (500–750 words)

    • Two Academic or Professional Reference Letters

    • WAEC/NECO Results along with the scratch card PIN for online verification

    • Copy of valid International Passport Data Page

  2. Offer Acceptance & Deposit: Receive a conditional or unconditional offer, then pay the £3,000 deposit to secure your seat and trigger your CAS issuance.

  3. Visa & Enrollment: Prepare financial evidence showing remaining tuition plus living expenses held for 28 consecutive days, complete your TB test, and submit your UK Student Visa application.

Entry Requirements

Post-Graduate Programme Application Brochure & Entry Directory

Cranfield University

School of Management & Applied Sciences

[Target Qualification]
    │
    └── MSc / MA Strategic Communication & Management
          │
          ├── Intake Periods: September 2027 / January 2027
          ├── Course Duration: 1 Year (Full-Time)
          ├── Tuition Fee: £18,500 – £19,800 (Total Program Fee)
          └── Deposit Required: £3,000 (Secures CAS & Unconditional Offer)

1. Program Overview & Academic Profile

Program Parameter Specification
Full Course Title MA / MSc Strategic Communication, Media & Management
Awarding Body Cranfield University (UK)
Academic Level Postgraduate Taught (Level 7)
Study Mode 100% On-Campus, Full-Time
Primary Intakes September 2027 (Main) & January 2027 (Secondary)
Total Program Duration 12 Months (Taught Modules + Individual Thesis/Project)
Global Ranking / Reputation Top 5 UK Specialist Postgraduate Institution; World-class industry partnerships

2. Eligibility & West African Entry Requirements

[Applicant Profile Assessment]
       │
       ├──► Undergraduate Degree (Nigeria / Ghana)
       │      ├── Minimum Academic Standard: Second Class Lower (2:2)
       │      └── Accepted Fields: Any discipline (Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business)
       │
       └──► English Language Waiver Policy
              ├── WAEC / NECO / WASSCE: Grade C6 or higher in English Language
              └── Certificate Validity: Taken within the last 5 years

Academic Equivalencies

  • Nigeria: 4-Year Bachelor’s degree with CGPA $\ge 2.50 / 5.00$ or Second Class Lower (2:2).

  • Ghana: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with Second Class Lower (2:2) division.

English Language Waiver Policy

  • WAEC / NECO / WASSCE: Grade C6 or better in English Language.

  • Medium of Instruction (MOI): Official University Letter confirming degree was taught in English is accepted as supporting evidence.

  • IELTS Requirement: Waived for West African applicants meeting the WAEC/NECO criteria.

3. Financial Breakdown & Payment Schedule

[Tuition & Cost Structure]
       │
       ├── Total Tuition Fee: £18,500
       │      ├── Initial Deposit: £3,000 (Required for CAS)
       │      └── Remaining Balance: Paid in installment options
       │
       └── Automatic Bursary: Up to £3,000 (International Merit Award)

Fee & Financial Summary

Expense Category Amount (GBP) Notes for Applicants
Total Tuition Fee £18,500 Covers all taught modules, research supervision, and campus resources.
Standard International Scholarship - £3,000 Deducted automatically upon offer acceptance for eligible West African students.
Net Tuition Fee Payable £15,500 Actual balance required after scholarship deduction.
Initial Deposit Requirement £3,000 Non-refundable deposit deducted directly from tuition balance.
UK Student Visa Fee ~ £490 Paid online to UKVI at application submission.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) ~ £776 Paid for 1-year NHS access in the UK.

4. Application Process Flow & Timeline

[Phase 1: Document Gathering] ──► [Phase 2: Offer & Deposit] ──► [Phase 3: CAS & Visa]
          │                                 │                              │
  Transcripts, References,          Submit £3,000 Deposit          Verify Maintenance
  SOP & WAEC/NECO Scratch Card     Secures Academic Place          Funds for 28 Days

Step-by-Step Application Roadmap

  1. Document Submission (Ademodupe Education Processing):

    • Official Undergraduate Degree Certificate & Transcripts.

    • Personal Statement / Statement of Purpose (500–750 words).

    • Two Academic or Professional Reference Letters.

    • WAEC / NECO / WASSCE Results with Scratch Card PIN for online verification.

    • Copy of valid International Passport Data Page.

  2. Offer Acceptance & Deposit Payment:

    • Receive Conditional / Unconditional Offer.

    • Pay £3,000 Deposit to secure the seat and generate the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

  3. Visa Application & Enrollment:

    • Prepare bank statements showing remaining tuition plus living expenses held for 28 consecutive days.

    • Submit UK Student Visa application and book TB Test appointment.

Available Intakes

Main Intake (Autumn): Commences in September / October. Secondary Intake: Available in January.

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Program Details

LevelMasters
Duration1 year (12 months)
Tuition FeeAutomatic Bursary / Scholarship: An International Merit Award of up to £3,000 is deducted automatically for eligible West African students upon offer acceptance. Net Tuition Fee Payable: £15,500 after the scholarship reduction. Initial Deposit: £3,000 (non-refundable, required to secure the academic place and generate the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)). Additional Estimated Costs: UK Student Visa Fee: ~£490 Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): ~£776 (for 1-year NHS access)
CountryUnited Kingdom
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