Overview

Media industries and their content are often subject to scrutiny and debates concerning their communicative power and influence, professional practice, ethics and law.

This Mass Communications course at Liverpool John Moores University will enable you to join the cultural workforce with an understanding of how changes in policy and the politics of culture impact communication.

You will examine how communications, institutions and media systems connect with contemporary audience experience and participation.

Career

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. The postgraduate research training that is integral to this course will also enable you to pursue further study at doctoral level.

Former students who have studied Mass Communications at LJMU have gone on to work in advertising, marketing, public relations, arts administration, publishing, industry, retail, leisure, charitable organisation management, educational administration, accountancy, the social services, teaching and the Civil Service.

You may also pursue a career in broadcasting (radio or television), digital media and public relations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories Concepts and Debates in Mass Communications

Digital Cultures

Communications Practice

Mass Communications Dissertation

Perspectives on Mass Communication Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

OR

4

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 202 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

OR

4

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

a minimum second class honours degree in a Humanities or Social Science related discipline

Alternative qualifications

industry experience in a relevant sector such as PR, marketing and journalism.

If you do not have a degree, a minimum of five years work experience in a relevant field such as public relations, journalism, information officers, librarians, marketers, social media managers, social scientists and civil servants will be considered

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18230 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8980 GBP / year

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Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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