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

Core 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: You will engage in a range of assessments, from standard essays (both tutor-directed and student-directed), to presentations, critical reviews of websites, various blog entries, and a dissertation.

Career paths

• Further your career prospects: LJMU has an excellent employability record with 94% (HESA 2022) of our postgraduates in work or further study fifteen months after graduation.
• Engagement with this vibrant and innovative programme of study will provide you with a portfolio of skills that will be valuable for working in a range of media industries.

Tuition fees and funding

• Home: £8,740
• 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.
• Tuition Fee Payment Plan: After paying their £5,000 deposit, students have the option to pay their fees in full or in three equal instalments minus any internal scholarships and discounts.

Entry requirements

• Qualification requirements: A minimum second-class honours degree in a Humanities or Social Science related discipline.
• Alternative qualifications considered: 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, minimum 5.5 in each component).

How to apply

• To apply for this programme, 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 programme.
• Applications are considered by the programme leader and at least two course tutors. They are assessed on your application form and references.