Master of Arts in Mass Communications

A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired the following subject knowledge
and understanding as well as skills and other attributes.

A student who is eligible for this award will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate how mass communications are organised, operated and managed
2. Display a critical awareness of the roles that mass communications play in a range of cultural and social formations
3. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the varied contextual factors influencing mass communications industries and the role of these industries in contemporary political and social life
4. Critically evaluate the limitations of research methodologies and using this judgement propose their own research design
5. Demonstrate a critical awareness of current debates and research in mass communications
6. Draw upon knowledge of the ways in which theories and concepts have developed in particular contexts in their assessment of contemporary issues and debates
7. Appraise legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks which structure mass communication processes and practices
8. Critically reflect upon their research and professional practice.
9. Engage critically with theories and concepts in mass communications and put them to productive use
10. Develop substantive and detailed knowledge and understanding in one or more designated areas of the field
11. Consider and critically evaluate their own work in a reflexive manner with reference to academic and/or professional issues, debates and conventions
12. Critically appraise mass communication with appropriate reference to social context and diversity of media use and engagement

An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered.

Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.