International Media and Communication Studies MA
University of Nottingham
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MA - Master of Arts

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MA - Master of Arts

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Course overviewExplore the rapidly changing world of contemporary communications. You'll examine current practices, and the problems they raise in terms of economics, politics, society and culture.International in its scope and outlook, the course engages with the globalisation of media and communication and the de-Westernisation of media studies.Media and communications contentWe look at a range of theories and perspectives from around the world as well as empirical findings from ...Read more

Course overviewExplore the rapidly changing world of contemporary communications. You'll examine current practices, and the problems they raise in terms of economics, politics, society and culture.International in its scope and outlook, the course engages with the globalisation of media and communication and the de-Westernisation of media studies.Media and communications contentWe look at a range of theories and perspectives from around the world as well as empirical findings from transnational comparative research.Particular themes covered include:media and cultural labouragency and power in a digital erathe ethics and politics of communication practicesLanguage learningAn integral part of the course. There are options across European, Asian and Arabic languages, with levels to suit your existing skills.

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26th
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23 Jan 23

The Campus is a great environment to be in and the buildings provide good facilities. I like to course breakdown and the opportunity to explore other subjects and topics within..Read more

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08 Apr 21

This year has been good considering the circumstances but I have to admit that it was luck to have such supportive lecturers and because of my smaller class size, there is more..Read more

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Entry requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject such as media and/or communication, or another arts, humanities or social science subject with significant elements of media theory, media sociology, political economy, and/or digital communication.

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£9,700 per year

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£25,750 per year

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£25,750 per year

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23 Jan 23
The Campus is a great environment to be in and the buildings provide good facilities. I like to course breakdown and the opportunity to explore other subjects and topics within...
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SR
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08 Apr 21
This year has been good considering the circumstances but I have to admit that it was luck to have such supportive lecturers and because of my smaller class size, there is more...
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