MA in International Media and Communication Studies, University of Nottingham

This course is ideal for students interested in deepening their understanding of media, culture, and communication through rigorous research. The combination of research methodology, interdisciplinary modules, and focus on contemporary issues provides a comprehensive foundation for future academic, professional, or research pursuits in media and cultural industries.

The course includes core modules such as Issues and Challenges in Contemporary Media, Mastering the Arts, Media and Cultural Industries Practices, and Technology and the Transformations of Communication. Additionally, students can choose an optional module like Gender, Sexuality and Media, Investigating Cultural Industries, or Public Cultures: Protest, Participation and Power, tailoring their studies to specific interests within media, cultural industries, and communication technologies.

While specific degree details are not provided, students are expected to complete a dissertation of 12,000 to 15,000 words along with core and optional modules, accumulating a total of 20 credits each for the taught modules.

The course prepares students for careers within media, cultural industries, research, and academia. The diverse modules around industry practices, cultural industries, and technology also open pathways for employment in media production, cultural analysis, digital communication, and related fields.