Course information
UK fee £9,300
International fee £21,400
Taught by Media and Communication
Contact
+44 (0)116 252 2620
amc-enquiries@le.ac.uk
Course description
Course description
The MA in Mass Communications 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 cross-national media and communication systems.
This course will enable you to engage critically with contemporary debates surrounding the social, political and cultural roles of media and communication in modern societies. You will investigate the quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches necessary for analysing all aspects of the communication process, from media organisations, media professionals and production to media content, audiences and cultural consumption.
This postgraduate degree will equip you with the advanced analytical skills and knowledge you need to progress your professional career or to pursue further academic study in the rapidly expanding field of media and communication research.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
2:1 degree or equivalent professional qualification.
We can give special consideration to applicants who have significant work experience in a relevant field.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
International Qualifications
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Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in September 2024 or January 2025
- MA: £9,300
If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
Find out more about scholarships and funding.
Did you know you can apply for a Government Postgraduate Loan? Find out if you’re eligible.
International Students
Starting in September 2024 or January 2025
- MA: £21,400
You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.
From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).
Find out more about scholarships and funding.
Careers and employability
Careers and employability
This Masters degree will demonstrate to potential employers that you have a high level of knowledge in your particular area, which can set you apart from others in the job market. The course has a strong emphasis on research methods and training, which will have a practical application in the professional world.
Some of the key career destinations include new media organisations, as well as press and broadcast organisations with a new media component, international news agencies, government departments (e.g. publicity, education, health), advertising firms, public relations organisations, and many others.
Our Career Development Service is here to support you, with advice on interviews, CVs, work experience, volunteering and more. From Freshers’ Week to Graduation and beyond, they are here to help you reach your professional goals.
Related courses
Course structure
Core modules
Core modules
- Contemporary Issues in Media and Cultural Studies
- Media Research Methods
- Media and Communication Theory
- Media Audiences and Users
- Researching Media and Public Communication
Plus your Media and Communication Dissertation
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Option modules
Option modules
Choose two option modules from:
- 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
- Promotional Cultures
- Advertising and Promotion in the Digital Age
- Health Communication Theory and Practice
- Critical Approaches to Consumer Culture
- Gender Politics in Contemporary Media
- The Globalisation of Sexuality: Culture and Media
- Digital Media in Everyday Life
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Why Leicester?
In 1978 the University of Leicester launched the UK's first Masters Degree in the field of media and communication.
One of the UK's longest established academic centres for communication and media studies, we are internationally recognised for our innovative research.
Our research work is being supported by major government and international organisations.
You will be taught by experienced tutors and leading researchers in the field.
Teaching and learning
You will be taught by a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials where you will be given the opportunity to discuss and clarify ideas.
Assessment is by means of written assignments based on individual and group work and a dissertation of 14,000 words.
Key dates
September 2025 start
- Application deadline: 8 September 2025 (Please note if you require a visa to study you will be required to submit your course application by 25 July 2025)
- Deposit payment deadline: 8 August 2025
- CAS request deadline: 5 September 2025
- 70% tuition payment deadline: 5 September 2025
January 2025 start
- Application deadline: 17 November 2024
- Deposit payment deadline: 1 December 2024
- CAS request deadline: 15 December 2024
- 70% tuition payment deadline: 15 December 2024
The key dates are deadlines to ensure you are able to join your course on the course start date. If you feel you are unable to meet any of the above deadlines, please contact the Admissions and Applicant Experience team on +44 (0)116 252 5281 or email study@le.ac.uk.
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| Course | Qualification | Duration | Start Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Mass Communications | Qualification MA | Duration 1 year full-time | Start Dates September each year, January 2025 | Availability Apply Now |
