Newcastle University, the United Kingdom
Newcastle University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time, Part-time | 12 - 24 months | find out | find out | find out |
The Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies MA provides theoretical, research and practical training in areas of international and intercultural communication and the media. It combines theory and practice of journalism, public relations practice, and theoretical analysis of the media.
The Media Studies pathway is a specialism on the Cross-Cultural Communication MA. It is designed for students who wish to combine the study of cross-cultural communication with developing skills and knowledge relevant to various aspects of media.
This specialist pathway is delivered by academic staff in media and cultural studies from the School of Arts and Cultures.
The pathway is suitable if you have some journalism and/or PR knowledge through your undergraduate studies or voluntary work. It is also suitable for journalists or PR professionals wishing to develop academic knowledge and research methods. The pathway draws on our research in media, communication and cultural studies.
You will develop:
Delivery
Modules are delivered through a range of means, including:
Each module tends to last one semester. Some optional modules are taught in short, intensive blocks and/or on occasional weekends.
The course consists of three main parts, each comprising 60 credits.
Language and communication
This strand is delivered by academic staff in applied linguistics from the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences. It comprises one compulsory module and a number of optional modules available to all cross-cultural communication students.
Media studies pathway-specific modules
The media studies strand of taught modules is delivered by academic staff in media and cultural studies from the School of Arts and Cultures. You will study with other media students.
Research portfolio
The research portfolio is equal to an MA-level dissertation. It involves three separate research files which take place over the course of the academic year:
Lectures and seminars provide support for the research portfolio. You will also receive one-to-one supervision from an academic member of staff.
Work experience
You are encouraged to apply your research interests to real world case studies, particularly of international organisations or workplaces with which you have a connection.
For example, your empirical project submitted in research file three can be in connection with voluntary work (for a charity or NGO) or an internship, arranged over the summer towards the end of the course.
As a part time student you can conduct a research project of relevance to your employer and/or industry.
Pathway
The Cross-Cultural Communication MA has six specialist pathways:
Facilities
As a student in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences you'll have access to facilities and a growing collection of online resources, including:
See our course fees and funding webpage - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/cross-cultural-communication-media-studies-ma/#fees&funding
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in the following disciplines:
If you are a graduate in any of the following disciplines, we may also consider your application: Education, Area Studies, English, Geography, History, Law and Translation
Work experience in an international organisation or cross-cultural context is desirable, but not essential.
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant teaching or professional experience.
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 4 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Pre-sessional English Course Requirements
You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.
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