Duration and mode of study

Two years by distance learning. We also offer an MA Mass Communications via campus-based study.

Start Dates

January, April, July and October.

Entry requirements

At least a good second class honours degree in any discipline, though a Social Science degree would be particularly relevant, from an institution recognised by the University. Applicants who do not have a first degree, but who can demonstrate other relevant qualifications and/or experience may also be considered. You may be invited to submit an entry assignment in support of your application.

Fees

These are the total course fees for all students, with the exception of those living in Africa, the Caribbean, West Indies and the United Arab Emirates. For further information, please contact the Distance Learning Team.

July 2012

MA

Home/EU: £6,900

International: £7,930

October 2012, January 2013, April 2013 and July 2013

MA

Home/EU: £7,350

International: £8,445

Course aims

To equip you for research and analysis of media production, texts and audiences in a global context. The course integrates critical theory with issues of policy and professional practice for students who work in any of the various sectors of the communications industries and professions, or who aspire to do so, or who are involved in media education and training.

Course modules

Core:

• Key Issues and Approaches in Media Study
• Media History and Social Regulation
• The Media in Global Context
• Communications and Globalization
• Investigating Media
• Media Industries: Convergence, Divergence
• Professional Practices
• Audiences and Reception

Option modules (two from the following):

• Media Texts
• Image and Representation
• Film and National Cinema
• Political Economy of the New Media
• Communication, Technology and Society
• Political Communication
• E-Governance and E-Democracy: Theory and Practice
• Journalism: News Access and Source Power
• Critical Public Relations: Contexts and Issues
• Advertising: Industry, Contexts, Impacts
• Advertising as Communication

Teaching and assessment methods

The course is studied by distance learning. In Year 1 there are five written assignments and one examination. In Year 2 there are four written assignments and a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words.

Contact

Distance Learning
Department of Media and Communication
University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH
T: 0116 252 5275/2748
F: 0116 252 5276
mediacom-dl@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/mediacom

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