Media and Society
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as:
- cultural studies
- media studies
- communication studies
- sociology
- gender studies
- related humanities and social sciences subjects.
Months of entry
September
Course content
The Media and Society (Research) MA is a research master’s course. This makes it ideal preparation for a PhD.
The MA can be taken as a standalone course before undertaking PhD study. It also forms the initial training component for the four-year (MA plus PhD) ESRC Northern Ireland/ North East (NINE) Doctoral Training Centre. The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognises the MA as a research master's award.
The course covers key elements of media analysis skills. It explores a range of theoretical approaches in media, communication, cultural and social studies.
Information for international students
English Language Requirements:
Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.
Fees and funding
See Fees and Funding tab in the programme information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA by research
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Dr Joss Hands
- joss.hands@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)191 208 4641