Program Overview

MA Mass Communications

About this course

LJMU's Mass Communications MA investigates the significance of media forms, the systems within which they operate, and the challenges they face.

Course modules

• Theories, Concepts and Debates in Mass Communications (30 credits)
• Digital Cultures (30 credits)
• Mass Communications Dissertation (60 credits)
• Perspectives on Mass Communication Research Methods (30 credits)
• Communications Practice (30 credits)

Professional accreditation

The Liverpool Screen School is a BAFTA albert Education Partner and proud to be working with albert to arm students with the sustainability knowledge they'll need when joining the screen industries.

Your Learning Experience

• Teaching hours: Students attend university for teaching on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, with the research methods module taught over the full academic year.
• Teaching methods: The course offers a range of approaches to learning, including field trips, with peer and tutor feedback greatly encouraged.
• Assessment: Students engage in a range of assessments, from standard essays to presentations, critical reviews of websites, various blog entries, and a dissertation.

Career paths

• Further your career prospects in media industries, including advertising, marketing, public relations, arts administration, publishing, industry, retail, leisure, charitable organization management, educational administration, accountancy, the social services, teaching, and the Civil Service.
• Pursue a career in broadcasting (radio or television), digital media, and public relations.

Tuition fees and funding

• Home: £8,390
• International: £17,750
• Scholarships: LJMU provides a variety of postgraduate scholarships to support international students.
• Deposit: All students must pay a £5,000 deposit before they can receive their CAS letter.

Entry requirements

• Undergraduate degree: A minimum second-class honors degree in a Humanities or Social Science-related discipline.
• Alternative qualifications: Industry experience in a relevant sector such as PR, marketing, and journalism.
• Additional requirements: Relevant work experience, IELTS English language requirement (6.0-6.5).

How to apply

• To apply for this program, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form.
• You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this program.