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  Communication and Media - MA

University of Leeds    School of Media and Communication

Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full time, 2 years part time
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The MA in Communication and Media offers a comprehensive understanding of the role of media and communication in society. This flexible course allows you to specialize in areas such as film, political communication, or cultural industries. Core modules provide theoretical perspectives and their practical application. Optional modules cover topics like feminism, media globalization, and media production analysis. The course culminates in an independent research project on a topic of your choice. Entry requirements include a 2:1 Honours degree in history, literature, philosophy, or a theory-focused media-related course. Relevant professional experience and additional documentation may also be considered. Graduates pursue careers in communications, public relations, media, and more.

About the course

This course will provide you with a broad understanding of the varied role of media and communication in society.

The flexibility of this course means you can develop general expertise and/ or specialist knowledge in particular fields, such as film, political communication or the cultural industries more broadly.

Core modules introduce a range of theoretical perspectives and their application in real-world contexts. You'll have the opportunity to choose from optional modules; the content of these modules is informed by the research interests and practice of academic staff who teach them. You'll undertake an independent research project, working under the guidance of an individual supervisor.

Please refer to the application deadlines.

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Entry Requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (Hons) in one of the following: a (theory focused) media-related course, communication studies, cultural studies, history, literature, philosophy, politics or sociology.

Relevant professional experience may also be considered from an applicant with a preferred undergraduate degree subject. We may request additional documentation to inform our decision.

We may give preference to applicants who exceed our entry requirements. Please note that meeting the entry requirements of this course doesn't guarantee an offer of a place.

Fees

UK: £12,000 (Total)
International: £27,250 (Total)

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Where will I study?

Where is University of Leeds

Student Profile

Matthew Lovatt

"I was drawn to the School of Media and Communication because I knew it had a reputation for being one of the best in the country. The School provides excellent facilities for its Masters students, like its dedicated postgraduate room, and there are also a wide-range of interesting modules to choose from taught by internationally renowned scholars."

Scholarships

The School of Media and Communication offers scholarships for Masters applicants who we consider to have an excellent academic record.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Full tuition fee waiver

Eligibility

Hold an offer for an MA course at the School of Media and Communication starting in 2020 and hold a UK or EU passport.

Application Procedure

Download and complete the scholarship application form from the website and email to mediapg@leeds.ac.uk.

Deadline to apply: 30 June 2020, 4pm for UK/EU applicants.


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The School of Media and Communication offers scholarships for Masters applicants who we consider to have an excellent academic record.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Half tuition fee waiver

Eligibility

Hold an offer for an MA course at the School of Media and Communication starting in 2020 and hold a non-UK or -EU passport.

Application Procedure

Download and complete the scholarship application form from the website and email to mediapg@leeds.ac.uk.

Deadline to apply: 31 March 2020, 4pm for international applicants.


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Value of Scholarship(s)

Varying.

Eligibility

Dependent on scholarship.

Application Procedure

Variable.


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