Master of Arts in Mass Communications
University of Leicester
UK,England
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 21,400/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1921
Total Students: 20,100 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
University Rd, Leicester LE1 7RH, United Kingdom
Master of Arts in Mass Communications
Program Overview
The MA in Mass Communications provides a thorough grounding in the theories, approaches and research necessary for the study of media and communication processes in both the national and global contexts. The course combines an overview of the history and development of communication research with a critical analysis of current theories in the field.
You will analyse key areas in mass communication including media production, organisation and control, news in the local, national and global context, media/new media roles and the political process, communication policy and regulation, and cross-national media and communication systems.
This course will enable you to engage critically with contemporary debates surrounding the social, political and cultural roles of media and communication in modern societies. You will investigate the quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches necessary for analysing all aspects of the communication process, from media organisations, media professionals and production to media content, audiences and cultural consumption.
This postgraduate degree will equip you with the advanced analytical skills and knowledge you need to progress your professional career or to pursue further academic study in the rapidly expanding field of media and communication research.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 21,400 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Leicester
CAD 9,207 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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