Communication, Culture and Media MA degree

Course Essentials
Course Type Postgraduate
Length 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Qualification MA degree
Course code ADT008
Entry requirements Full details
Faculty/School Coventry School of Art and Design

Summary

This course enables you to develop your understanding of contemporary institutions, forms and practices of the media, communications and cultural industries and our relationships with them.

You will be able to explore local and international communications, culture and media, especially in european, transatlantic and global contexts, through theoretical analysis or practice and develop research skills.


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Entry requirements

Normal entry requires a good undergraduate degree on the British model in the arts, humanities or social sciences.  Equivalent qualifications from overseas and professional qualifications are also acceptable.

Why study Communication, Culture and Media MA degree

  • We are one of the founding departments in the field in the UK with over 25 years experience
  • The course combines theoretical and practical elements with a flexible structure and diverse specialist option choices that students may tailor to their own needs
  • The staff teaching on the Communication Culture and Media Masters programme are all currently active in research and scholarly activity, and/or professional practice, to inform and enhance their teaching

Your future

Study on the programme may open up a number of career prospects in the communication, culture and media industries, most notably in the areas of production, management, research and administration.

The areas of journalism, public relations and related professions, as well as professions in the educational sector, are likewise open to students successfully completing the programme. The research training received may also be applied to further academic study or in public and private sector organisations.

Course content

Working at an advanced level, you will receive a firm grounding in Communication Culture and Media studies.

You can choose a specialist module from:
  • Applied Communication
  • Cultural Analysis
  • Global Media and Communications
  • Visual Cultures
You can also choose from options such as Film Theory and Global Context, Public Relations and Information Societies.

How to apply

Full-time study

Those wishing to study this course full-time can complete this online application form. To study this course on a full-time basis and apply via postal application please complete and return the full-time application form.

International and EU Students application form: International students may apply using the online application form or contact our International Office for application advice and guidance.

Part-time study

Those wishing to study this course part-time can complete this online application form

Those wishing to study this course on a part-time basis and apply via postal application should complete and return the part-time application form.

Contact details

Postgraduate students

For undergraduate part-time and all postgraduate queries, UK students should contact our Graduate Centre:

Undergraduate (part-time):
Telephone: 024 7688 7090
Fax: 024 7688 8609
askCoventry

Postgraduate (part-time or full-time):
Telephone: 024 7688 7091 or 024 7688 8645
Fax: 024 7688 8609
askCoventry

 

International students

International students should contact our International Office:

Telephone: +44 24 7615 2152
Fax: +44 24 7615 2175
Enquiry form

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