Communication and Media

Study mode:On campus Study type:Part-time Languages: English
Local:$ 5.01 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 11.9 k / Year(s)  
801–1000 place StudyQA ranking:6258 Duration:12 months

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This course introduces you to the media and communications industry, focusing on human communication and the role of language in communication and the media.

It is suitable for graduates wanting to develop a career in this area or for people already working in this area and wanting to improve their practice.

You learn professional communication skills and develop industry awareness. You also gain a better theoretical understanding of the sector and develop your ability.

If you would like to teach media and communication studies, it helps you gain the specialist knowledge needed for a career in this growing area of modern education.

We prepare you for advanced level study and research in media and communications and you gain a solid grounding in

* the three main areas of mass communication media - print, radio and television
* using language as a means of communication
* computer-mediated communication - the Internet

At the postgraduate diploma stage, you develop your research skills. You also choose optional modules that allow you to focus on your career needs or interests, such as digital media and communication or media policy in the EU.

In the final stage, you take a piece of independent research based on the theories and skills you have gained, which leads to your dissertation. You are taught in small, informal and mixed nationality groups led by research active staff.

This course helps develop careers in

* further education
* teaching English as a second language
* health management and promotion
* marketing
* advertising
* public relations.

The wide scope of the degree makes it appropriate for professionals in many areas, and for UK and overseas graduates wanting to add a media and communications award to existing qualifications.

There may also be opportunities for research registration at MPhil and PhD level in our Cultural, Communication and Computing Research Institute (C3RI).

Postgraduate certificate

* approaches to media and communication
* news making
* digital media and society
* language and discourse analysis

Postgraduate diploma

Core modules

* researching the media
* researching communication

Option modules * digital media and communication
* ethnicity, race and identity
* multicultural and intercultural communication
* media policy in the EU
* theories of international media
* modules from other related courses

MA * dissertation

Normally, an honours degree (2.2 or above) or equivalent in the humanities or social sciences. We may also consider your application if you have at least two years relevant work experience. If English is a second language, you also need one from * British Council IELTS: 6.5 overall * UCLES at proficiency or advanced English * TOEFL score of 575 or 233 computer-basedIf you do not have the necessary English language ability, you can take a pre-sessional English course with our TESOL department to reach the required level. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.
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