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Study Details: 1 year full-time
2 years part-time
The media industry is in constant change. In a sector where success depends on keeping ahead of the trend, our MA Media and Communications degree course will help you stand out from the competition.
This extensive Master’s degree in Media and Communication will provide depth and breadth to your existing knowledge base. You'll analyse the current and historic effects of media on society, and learn about how traditional and new media can be used to communicate different messages. You'll combine cultural, historical, and industry-specific analysis with theoretical study and develop a deeper critical understanding of the media.
You'll also have the chance to test your creativity by researching and writing in different forms, including screenplays and TV scripts, blogs, dissertations, industry reports, and essays. You can also do a self-sourced media mini-placement, which will provide you with practical experience and insight to give your skillset that extra competitive edge.
A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
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As a successful graduate of this course, you'll have experienced a wide range of media forms and been encouraged by your specialist lecturers to take your skillset to graduate level.
With the study breadth and depth on this Master's course, you'll be able to engage further with the creative industries, pushing boundaries and challenging conventional thinking.
If you did a mini-placement as part of the optional Industry Study module, you'll have practical experience of the media industry, which will be helpful when securing a role after your studies.
Core modules:
Media Contexts - 30 credits
Media Cultures and Industries - 30 credits
Research Methods - 30 credits
Media Politics - 30 credits
Optional modules:
Dissertation - 60 credits
Short Dissertation - 30 credits
Industry Study - 30 credits
Short Screenwriting Project - 30 credits
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