Communication

MA Communication

Full-Time Programme

Why study this course at Birkbeck?

• Opportunity to raise communicative awareness and competence and reflect upon one's own culture and language.
• Gain knowledge of theories and models of human, social and interpersonal communication.
• Develop professional and business communication skills necessary to proceed to careers in various fields.

The programme values the importance of bridging the gap between theory and practice in the field of communication and is structured to reflect the fine balance between the two. You will complete two core modules and two option modules, and will be required to complete a dissertation, which is designed to ensure a good coverage of the curriculum and the full range of learning outcomes and to bring together knowledge and skills learnt in different taught modules.

Requirements:

• You are normally expected to have an upper-second-class honours degree or above (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject and/or professional training and expertise.
• If English is not your first language, you will need an English language qualification (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575, computer-based TOEFL 233, or equivalent) completed within the last two years, unless evidence is provided that you have completed a degree in an English-speaking university.
• An interview may be required.
• A written book review of no more than 500 words may be requested to support your application.
• You must provide two references, at least one should be an academic reference.