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Communication and Media MA

University of Leicester — Leicester, United Kingdom

Communication and Media MA is a postgraduate Art & Design course at University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £21,950 per year and starts in January and September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Art & Design · £21,950 per year

Intakes: January, September

The MA in Communication and Media provides a thorough grounding in the theories, approaches and research necessary for the study of media and communication processes in both the national and global contexts. The course combines an overview of the history and development of communication research with a critical analysis of current theories in the field. You will analyse key areas in mass communication including media production, organisation and control, news in the local, national and global context, media/new media roles and the political process, communication policy and regulation, and cro

Modules

  • Contemporary Issues in Media and Cultural Studies
  • Media Research Methods
  • Media and Communication Theory
  • Media Audiences and Users
  • AI, Global Media and Communication
  • Strategic Communications Management
  • Media and Communication Dissertation
  • Global Digital Cultures
  • Global Media: Structures and Representations
  • Advertising in Society: Historical Developments and Contemporary Issues
  • Advertising for a Client
  • Public Relations: Culture and Society
  • PR, Journalism and Networked Media
  • The Sociology of Digital Media
  • The Politics of Digital Media
  • Digital Media, Online Persuasion and Behavioural Change
  • Critical Approaches to Data Analytics and the Digital Economy
  • Global Communications and Development
  • Global Affairs: Actors, Communication and Culture
  • Advertising and Promotion in the Digital Age
  • Health Communication Theory and Practice
  • Digital Media in Everyday Life
  • Analysing Meaning in Advertising
  • Advertising Creativity

Frequently asked questions

How long is Communication and Media MA at University of Leicester?

Communication and Media MA takes 1 year (Full-time).

How much does Communication and Media MA at University of Leicester cost?

The listed tuition fee is £21,950 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does Communication and Media MA start?

Intakes: January and September.

What level is Communication and Media MA?

It is a postgraduate course in Art & Design.

What will I study on Communication and Media MA?

Modules include Contemporary Issues in Media and Cultural Studies, Media Research Methods, Media and Communication Theory, Media Audiences and Users, AI, Global Media and Communication and Strategic Communications Management.