MA Communication and Media

Year 1

(Award available for year: Master of Arts)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:
- outline key theoretical approaches in media and communication and apply them to a variety of media texts
- critically analyse complex problems in the advanced study of media and communication
- evaluate a range of research techniques and methodologies in the field of media and communication, and apply them in your research
- independently design and develop a group research project centred around a critical issue within the field of media and communication

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:
- Critical thinking skills – the ability to critically evaluate the state of knowledge in media and communications studies.
- Teamwork/collaboration – work effectively with colleagues as part of a team to research a critical issue in media and communication in depth.
- Communications skills - apply advanced oral and written communication skills to present a coherent and sustained argument on media and communication scholarship, based on your research findings.

Assessment

Assessment in the MA Communication and Media takes a range of forms, including the completion of a 12,000-12,500 dissertation, literature reviews, essays, group presentations and individual research proposals.