Program Overview

Communication and Entrepreneurship MSc

Overview

The Communication and Entrepreneurship MSc is a multidisciplinary course that combines the expertise of the School of English and the Nottingham University Business School. This course investigates communication in the world of business, ideal for communication researchers, company managers, marketeers, and anyone interested in the relationship between language and professional life.

Course Details

• Duration: Full-time: 12 months, Part-time: 24 to 36 months
• Start Date: September 2026
• UK Fees: To be confirmed
• International Fees: To be confirmed
• Entry Requirements: 2:1 in English language/literature, linguistics, communications studies, journalism, or a related arts or humanities subject

Course Content

• Modules:
  • Business and Organisational Communication (20 credits)
  • Communication and Entrepreneurship Research Project (20 credits)
  • Entrepreneurial Creativity (20 credits)
  • Launching New Ventures (20 credits)
  • Managing Innovation in Entrepreneurial Organisations (20 credits)
  • Research Methods: Corpus Linguistics (20 credits)
  • Sociolinguistics of Work (20 credits)
• Dissertation: 60 credits, 10-12,000 word research project and short presentation

Learning and Assessment

• Teaching Methods: Seminars, Group study
• Assessment Methods: Exams, Presentation, Dissertation
• Support: Workshops during the Spring term, assigned supervisor for dissertation support

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree: 2:1 in English language/literature, linguistics, communications studies, journalism, or a related arts or humanities subject
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
• Alternative Qualifications: Recognised alternative qualifications on an individual basis

Fees

• Qualification: MSc
• Home/UK: To be confirmed
• International: To be confirmed

Careers

• Careers Advice: Individual careers support for all postgraduate students
• Job Prospects: Positions in marketing and advertising, finance and education, setting up own businesses, or pursuing further doctoral study
• Graduate Destinations: 75% of postgraduates from the School of English secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation

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