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MA Communication, Culture and Media

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year full-time - multiple intakes,

Masters Degree Description

This course aims to cultivate the necessary creative, critical and digital skills for professional success.

Analyse, critique, and challenge traditional and contemporary perspectives within cultural studies and critical theory, while simultaneously engaging with current frameworks and practices in the media and communications sectors.
Develop your ability to critique both traditional and latest theoretical frameworks, concepts and ideas to the advanced and specialist levels.
Challenge traditional approaches to media and communications as you engage with a range of real-world case studies, including artificial intelligence-generated content, short-form video platforms and influencer culture.

Start dates:

  • March 2026
  • May 2026
  • July 2026
  • September 2026
  • November 2026
  • January 2027
  • March 2027
  • May 2027
  • July 2027

Entry Requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline. If you do not have formal qualifications but possess professional experience at an appropriate level in a related field and/or other relevant training and experience, you may be admitted with lower qualifications. This decision will be based on an interview and the submission of supporting materials that demonstrate your experience and achievements.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

A range of financial support is available for postgraduate study including loans, flexible payment options, discounts and scholarships.

Student Destinations

On successful completion of this course, you will be well-positioned for roles in a variety of creative sectors, including advocacy and other forms of applied communications, academic research and scholarship, start-ups, the arts, and various sectors within the media industry.

You could seek positions in areas such as:

Academia
Marketing
Radio/podcasting
Social media management
Social media commerce sectors
Editorial positions
Advertising executives TV and film production
Scriptwriting
PR account executive
Digital journalism
Social commerce.

Module Details

Digital Screen Cultures- 30 credits
Global Media Industries and Systems- 30 credits
Professional Practice and Innovation- 30 credits
Research Methods- 30 credits
Global Public Relations and Communication- 30 credits
Independent Project- 30 credits

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