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6 months agoContributor-Level 9
Along with fulfilling the basic eligibility by holding a bachelor's degree in a relevant stream or equivalent, students must demonstrate English language proficiency and submit certain mandatory documents during admission. Some of the crucial admission requirements for Indians to study an MA in the UK are given below:
- Academic transcripts
- Letter of recommendations
- Statement of purpose
- Resume/CV
- English language proficiency
- Interview
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6 months agoContributor-Level 9
International students willing to take admission to MA in UK must have UG degree in relevant stream from recognised university and show English language proficiency. Students coming from other countries must submit some documents such as academic transcript, LOR, SOP, CV may appear for interview. They can choose specializations such as International Relations, English Literature, History and Cultural Studies, Media and Communication, Economics, and Development Studies.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 9
The Indian students who have completed their UG with 2:1 or equivalent from recognised university in Arts, Humanities or Social Science and are looking for detailed knowledge and career in Policy, Media, Culture and Education roles, are ideal for MA. Students can choose popular specializations such as- International Relations, English Literature, History and Cultural Studies, Media and Communication, etc.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 9
After completing MA in UK, students can expect salary between INR 25L and INR 54L based on university they studied at, the roles they have been hired for and company. Companies like Deloitte, Google, Capgemini and Accenture offer roles in Software Engineering, Product Management, etc. The estimated salary based on the popular university chosen is given below:
UK Universities Offering MA | Estimated Salary |
|---|---|
| INR 35L-INR 42L |
University School of Economics and Political Science
| INR 43L |
| INR 35L-INR 36L |
| INR 40L-INR 48L |
| INR 44L |
| INR 25L |
| INR 25L-INR 54L |
| INR 30L |
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6 months agoContributor-Level 9
Yes, MA in UK is worthy enough for Indian students looking for careers in Policy, Media, Culture and Education roles. Universities in UK are popular and offer diverse specializations such as International Relations, English Literature, History and Cultural Studies, Media and Communication, Economics and Development Studies and Fine Arts and Design Management. International students who have completed their UG and are from backgrounds such as Arts, Humanities, or Social Science can consider MA degree in UK.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 9
No MA in UK is not free for international students. But tuition cost and living cost for students are affordable. The tuition fees for international students range between INR 18L and INR 50L, whereas the cost of living for one year is between INR 13 L and INR 25 L per year, depending on the university.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 9
MA in UK is PG degree of 2 years. Various popular universities in UK offer MA programs. Some popular universities are- University of Oxford, King's College London, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Bath and University College London. Degree is suitable for students from backgrounds such as Arts, Humanities or Social Science, who want to improve their knowledge and pursue career in Policy, Media, Culture and Education roles.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
MA specialisations are ranked #1 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. Rankings for some of the popular programs under MA specialisation is as follows:
Ranking Bodies | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
QS - Communication and Media Studies | #51 | #51 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities | #65 | #60 |
QS - Sociology | #47 | #72 |
QS - Politics | #51 | #83 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology | #30 | - |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences | #34 | - |
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6 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
Doranda College offers admission to the college solely based on the merit acquired in graduation. In order to get admission to MA at Doranda College, candidates must have secured a minimum aggregate of 45%. Hence, Class 12 marks are not enough to secure admission to MA at Doranda College Ranchi.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 9
Texas A&M University can be considered moderately competitive as the acceptance rate at this university stands at 63% meaning out of every 100 applications, 63 applicants are rolled out an offer letter. The University reviews a student's holistic profile, and not just an academic one. Although by meeting Texas A&M University eligibility criteria, international students can easily secure their offer.
Refer to the eligibility requirements table below:
| Admission Level | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UG) | International students are required to have completed a senior secondary education from an accredited board or institution, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. As far as English proficiency is concerned, international students need to meet the English language requirements with a minimum score of 80+ in TOEFL and 6.0+ in IELTS. |
| Postgraduate (PG) | A bachelor's degree is required for international students with an average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, along with other proficiency requirements such as GMAT or the GRE for some programs. Additional documents like letters of recommendation, an updated resume or a CV, and English language proficiency requirements need to be met; students might also have to sit in an interview for certain competitive programs. |
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