Universities United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Courses MA Mass Communications

MA Mass Communications
at Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,100
Country Rank#56
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

LJMU's Mass Communications MA investigates the significance of media forms, the systems within which they operate and the challenges they face.

Develop exceptional transferable skills such as presentation, communication and interpersonal skills, skills in creative and analytical writing, organisation and time management
Study a course designed for students from a wide range of academic or vocational backgrounds, including those working within the media, cultural and communication industries
Follow a curriculum delivered by academic staff with a proven record in research and teaching
Join the cultural workforce with an understanding of how changes in policy and the politics of culture effect communication

Media industries and their content are often subject to scrutiny and debates concerning their communicative power and influence, professional practice, ethics and law. This MA will enable you to join the cultural workforce with an understanding of how changes in policy and the politics of culture impact communication. You will examine how communications, institutions and media systems connect with contemporary audience experience and participation.

The MA is delivered by academic staff with a proven record in research and teaching mass communications. It considers forms of communication in a range of contexts to highlight their historical development and explore their continued relevance within a contemporary digital media environment.

The knowledge you will gain on this course will strengthen your ability to create different kinds of communication for specific audiences, enabling you to understand how cultures are influenced and affected by such forms. You will be able to make ethical, relevant decisions with regards to journalism, academia, TV and radio broadcasting, PR and internet broadcasting and writing for the web.

Course Content
Core modules
- Theories Concepts and Debates in Mass Communications
- Digital Cultures
- New Media: Policy and Practice
- Mass Communications Dissertation
- Perspectives On Mass Communication Research Methods
Entry Requirement
You will need:
- a minimum second class honours degree in a Humanities or Social Science related discipline
or
- industry experience in a relevant sector such as PR, marketing and journalism. Exceptionally, the requirements of a good second class honours degree may be waived where past experience has made the applicant suitable for the programme
Additional information:
- If you do not have a degree, a minimum of five years work experience in the field of public relations, journalism, information officers, librarians, marketers, social media managers, social scientists and civil servants will be considered
- IELTS English language requirement: 6.0-6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
- Pearson PTE Academic 64 (minimum 59 in each component for UKVI purposes)
- RPL is accepted on this programme
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees
- Home (full-time, per year):£7,250
- International (full-time, per year):£16,100
Career Prospect
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Engagement with this vibrant and innovative programme of study will provide you with a portfolio of skills that will be valuable for working in a range of media industries. The postgraduate research training that is integral to this course will also enable you to pursue further study at doctoral level.

Former students who have studied Mass Communications at LJMU have gone on to work in advertising, marketing, public relations, arts administration, publishing, industry, retail, leisure, charitable organisation management, educational administration, accountancy, the social services, teaching and the Civil Service.

You may also pursue a career in broadcasting (radio or television), digital media and public relations.

Cost Of Studying At Liverpool John Moores University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Mass Communications at Liverpool John Moores University