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Cyprus, Nicosia
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1980
Total Students: 12,500 +
Main Campus Address
46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417 P.O. Box 24005, CY-1700 Nicosia, Cyprus
The programme is designed to be completed in one calendar year (12 months), over a fall, a spring and a summer semester of 13 weeks. Working professionals have the part-time study option which may take longer. The programme consists of core courses, specialisation requirements and electives. Students are required to attend lectures and seminars and engage in individual as well as group-based learning activities.
Aims
What role does digital media, particularly social media, play in the economy, politics and everyday life? How has social media changed the practice of journalism, public relations and advertising? The MA in Digital media and Communications addresses these and similar questions that have emerged out of the rise of social media and its increasing domination of the media and communication professions. This programme offers a critical analysis of the operation, functions, use, embeddedness and ramifications of social media in a globalised, networked society. It is aimed at people who wish to acquire a critical understanding of social media and learn how to analyse and mobilise them strategically. The programme places emphasis on an evidence-based, scientific examination of current and emerging digital media practices and trends and on helping students develop their ability to successfully utilise social media in the practice of journalism, public relations, marketing and advertising.
Objectives
The objectives of the MA in Digital Media and Communications are to provide a critical understanding of current theories, key concepts and new research methods related to social media, investigate institutional, social and technical factors shaping social media practices, examine social media practices as utilised by a variety of actors, including journalists, businesses, politicians and public figures, and enable students to develop effective social media strategies in the practice of journalism, public relations, political lobbying, marketing and advertising.
Master's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
18 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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feb 2025 | Closed | |
sep 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*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.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the programme can be employed as online programme directors, social media strategists or public relations officers, reporters and producers in the mass media such as newspapers and magazines, public relations and advertising agencies and state and private radio and TV channels. This programme will also prepare students to embark on careers in political communication, research and consultancy.
The University offers scholarships and financial aid to full-time students, in the form of academic merit scholarships, financial-aid assistance, athletic scholarships. All types of scholarships/financial aid available are explained below:
1. Based on Previous Academic Performance
Students, in their first year at the University, are eligible for a scholarship on the basis of the grades of their High School Leaving Certificate, based on the country in which this qualification was issued. Scholarships are given as a percentage reduction on tuition and are valid for one academic year.
In order to be eligible for this type of scholarship, students must:
More information about this type of scholarship is available at the Admissions Department.
2. Based on Academic Performance at the University
Two regular semesters after the student first registers and every semester thereafter, scholarships will be awarded according to the student’s academic performance at the University, as follows:
Cumulative GPA | Scholarship |
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4.00 | 50% |
3.75 – 3.99 | 20% |
3.50 – 3.74 | 10% |
In order to be eligible for this type of scholarship, students must have:
Students who are actively involved in the University sports teams may be eligible to receive athletic scholarships of up to 40% of their tuition. High level athletes may also be eligible for a scholarship based on their achievements (each case is examined individually).
Students can contact the Sports Office of the University of Nicosia for more information about athletic scholarships.
Financial aid is available to native students only and is given in the form of a scholarship, regardless of academic performance, as follows:
For EU/International students scholarships are offered depending on the economic condition of each country.
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