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MA Journalism and Media Communications with Advanced Research

MA Journalism and Media Communications with Advanced Research

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

25-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Journalism (General) Communication Studies Film / Video / Television Production

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About the course

This programme provides students with a professional critical insight into the media industry. Students will study a range of modules taught by research-active experts. Modules are assessed through a variety of both traditional, such as essays, presentations, and critical reviews alongside non-traditional such as podcasts, pitching and case study simulations which aim to assess and develop transferable skills and subject knowledge.

This Advanced Research award prepares students for conducting and communicating independent research whilst providing students with the opportunity to further hone and advance personal research, analysis, and communication skills. The degree is aimed at applicants aspiring careers in research and communications whether you embark in digital marketing analytics, journalism or research within academia.

Careers

Employability is central to everything we do. This MA opens up a wide range of opportunities, from PR, corporate communications, marketing and advertising to work in magazines and web publications. Your creative and critical thinking, as well as the analytical, research and communications skills gained through this course, are all highly valued in a wide range of industries.

Modules

Media Research Methods B is designed to help you develop the research skills necessary for planning and carrying out media projects in both academic and professional environments. It will equip you with the know-how to embark on your final MA projects and allows you to develop a valuable portfolio of transferable skills relevant to a wide range of graduate careers. You will be encouraged to carry out focused research of scholarly literature and other relevant sources, both secondary and primary and look at how to best communicate your research to a range of different audiences.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,655

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,950

Entry requirements

We require at least 2:2 (or equivalent).