Course Overview

The Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies MA provides theoretical, research, and practical training in the areas of international and intercultural communication and the media. It combines theory and practice of journalism, public relations practice, and theoretical analysis of the media. The Media Studies pathway is a specialism on the Cross-Cultural Communication MA. It is designed for students who wish to combine the study of cross-cultural communication with developing skills and knowledge relevant to various aspects of media. This specialist pathway is delivered by academic staff in media and cultural studies from the School of Arts and Cultures. The pathway is suitable if you have some journalism and/or PR knowledge through your undergraduate studies or voluntary work. It is also suitable for journalists or PR professionals wishing to develop academic knowledge and research methods. The pathway draws on our research in media, communication, and cultural studies.

General Eligibility

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in the following disciplines: Anthropology Communication Ethnography Intercultural Communication International Relations Linguistics Philosophy Psychology Politics Social Anthropology Social Psychology Sociology TESOL Modern Foreign Languages Journalism Media Studies Public Relations

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other sub-skills).