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Mass Communications – (M.A.)
London Metropolitan University
Department of Applied Social Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,414 - ≈ € 11,579 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of London Metropolitan University
Mass communications is an influential and expanding area of learning and research within the social sciences. New technologies in broadcasting, telecommunications, print and other industries have revolutionised the way we exchange information, do business, talk to, entertain and understand each other.
This postgraduate course provides a critical consideration of the economics, culture, politics and sociology of mass communications on a global, national and local scale. It examines fundamental issues in mass communications theory and assesses ongoing developments in the area of global communications, media regulation, media policy and communications technologies.
An advisory board, consisting of leading industry professionals from television, radio, public relations and the internet, supports the course.
You are encouraged to arrange individual placements in the media and cultural industries.
Careers
Graduates from this course will be well placed to develop careers in communications and media industries and also to progress to an MPhil or PhD.
Contents
Course contents
Core modules: * Communication Theory
* Principles of Mass Communications
* Researching Media and Communications
* Mass Communications Dissertation
Options are chosen from a designated set including: * Advertising and Mass Communications
* E-solutions and Digital Media Applications
* Multimedia Journalism
* Marketing Communications
* Design for the Internet
* Political Communication and Public Information
* Principles of Video Production
* Media Audiences
* The Movie Industries
One option may be taken as a free module from other Masters degrees in the University.
You will be required to complete a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words, equivalent to three modules.
AssessmentAssessment methods include essays, research projects, oral presentations, reports, briefs, computer projects, DVDs/videos and examinations.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Good Honours degree or equivalent. If you have lower qualifications but substantial relevant work experience you are also encouraged to apply. You will be asked to provide a written portfolio summarising your work history and showing how it relates to the aims of the course.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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