MA Journalism and Media Communications with Advanced Research

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.

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.

We require at least 2:2 (or equivalent).
International students should have an English language assessment of IELTS 6.5, or equivalent with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other bands.
TOEFL IBT - Score of 79
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - 58 (with no less than 42 in any one band)