University of Leicester

Communication and Media MA

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

The MA in Communication and Media provides a thorough grounding in the theories, approaches and research necessary for the study of media and communication processes in both the national and global contexts. The course combines an overview of the history and development of communication research with a critical analysis of current theories in the field. You will analyse key areas in mass communication including media production, organisation and control, news in the local, national and global context, media/new media roles and the political process, communication policy and regulation, and cross-national media and communication systems.

This course will enable you to engage critically with contemporary debates surrounding the social, political and cultural roles of media and communication in modern societies. You will investigate the quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches necessary for analysing all aspects of the communication process, from media organisations, media professionals and production to media content, audiences and cultural consumption. This postgraduate degree will equip you with the advanced analytical skills and knowledge you need to progress your professional career or to pursue further academic study in the rapidly expanding field of media and communication research.

2:2 degree or equivalent professional qualification. We can give special consideration to applicants who have significant work experience. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.

If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. This will be

Key highlights

  • Covers history of communication research and critical analysis of current theories
  • Examines news in local, national and global contexts
  • Explores media's role in the political process and communication policy
  • Compares cross-national media and communication systems
  • Trains in quantitative and qualitative methods for analysing communication
  • Prepares graduates for professional careers or further academic research

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — 2:2 degree or equivalent professional qualification.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship

  • Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards

  • Distance Learning Merit Scholarship

    The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300

  • International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.

  • Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship

    Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Media researcher
  • Communications officer
  • Media analyst
  • Policy and regulation officer
  • Public relations officer
  • Journalist

Cost of study

UK/Home: MA: £9,800 | International: MA: £21,950

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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