Media Studies, MA by Research
Swansea University
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COURSE OVERVIEWAn MA by Research in Media and Communication at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial media project, led by your own passions and interests.It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.Your project will take one year full-time or two years part-time. It is suitable if you want to undertake a first research degree as an ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

An MA by Research in Media and Communication at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial media project, led by your own passions and interests.

It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.

Your project will take one year full-time or two years part-time. It is suitable if you want to undertake a first research degree as an isolated culmination of taught studies, or if you are considering further research but are unsure about committing to a full PhD.

You will submit a thesis of up to 40,000 words, demonstrating original research. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva).

Your project is agreed in consultation with supervisors and we recommend these discussions are started before applying, to help draw up an initial proposal.

Our staff are members of the research group, Centre on Digital Arts and Humanities (CODAH) and our expertise includes:

  • Film studies, in particular European cinema and Hollywood
  • Global media, journalism and international communication
  • Digital media and social activism
  • Migration and communication
  • Digital media and the history and philosophy of technology

You are closely supervised by two experienced academics with relevant expertise throughout the course of your project. This involves fortnightly meetings in your first term and meetings at regular agreed intervals beyond.

You will develop and hone research skills needed for high-level work in the field of media and communication, while skills and training programmes available on campus provide further support. You will have the opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars, and at the College of Arts and Humanities Postgraduate conference.

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40/101
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20th
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37th
What students say
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05 Feb 15

Best uni ever, we love tooters and we hate Cardiff! Really good experiences and you meet some really nice people. Great nights out esp on wind street which is legendary...Read more

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07 May 14

Spent my undergrad and postgrad at Swansea due to its fantastic lecturers, facilities and social life! Could imagine going anywhere else and would recommend to future students..Read more

Entry requirements

You should hold or expect to achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in a related subject or hold relevant work experience.

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£4,712 per year

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Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £4,712; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £4,800. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

£16,350 per year

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Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £16,350; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £17,150. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

£16,350 per year

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Students from International

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Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £16,350; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £17,150. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

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Spent my undergrad and postgrad at Swansea due to its fantastic lecturers, facilities and social life! Could imagine going anywhere else and would recommend to future students...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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