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Mass Communications

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Tuition GBP 16,595 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Moffat, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Mass Communications at University of Leicester is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Mass Communications programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 16,595 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Leicester, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Mass Communications programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:

  1. Journalist
  2. PR Manager
  3. Content Strategist
  4. Media Producer
  5. Digital Marketing Manager
  6. Communications Officer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Contemporary Issues in Media and Cultural Studies
  2. Mass Communication Theory
  3. Research Methods and Management
  4. Global Affairs: Communication, Culture and Power
  5. Technology, Culture and Power: Global Perspectives
  6. Critical Approaches to Consumer Culture
  7. International Political Communication
  8. Digital Media in Everyday Life
  9. Musical Communication
  10. Chinese Media in a Global Context
  11. Globalisation of Sexuality: Culture and Media
  12. Critical Approaches to Celebrity Culture
  13. Cosmopolitanism, Media and Human Rights
  14. Protest and Publics in the Network Society
  15. New Media, Online Persuasion and Behavioural Change

Admission Requirements

Academic 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 Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,595 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 16,595 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Leicester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Leicester

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University of Leicester

Moffat, United Kingdom

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  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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