Overview
Students in the Media and Communications programme from the University of Lincoln is designed to explore the role of this fast-growing employment area, by recognising the rapid changes taking place in the communications environment and enabling students to develop the media skills needed to work internationally across multimedia and digital platforms.
There is an emphasis on the ability to critically assess contemporary issues in communications in both commercial and not-for-profit organisations.
How You Study
- A wide range of approaches to teaching and learning are used on the programme to reflect the ever-changing nature of the subject, spanning a range of genres, media, and audiences.
- The communications-based modules aim to employ flexible and varied means of teaching, learning, and assessment tailored to the Master's experience and grounded in collaborative research-engaged learning.
- Media modules deal with the landscape of the media industry and the specific media skills that are required to work in the field of communications.
Career Development
- In our digitally connected world, there is an abundance of information readily available to audiences worldwide, meaning that companies are more vulnerable than ever to misinformation about their brand.
- Good communications and media relations are a key management function in any business and can be used as an essential strategy to manage reputation while establishing trust among the public, increasing news media and social media presence, and maintaining a consistent voice.
- Roles within the sector include publicist, copywriter, PR specialist, and social media manager, and can be based in-house or in an agency. This programme aims to equip graduates with the eloquence and confidence needed for a variety of career in media and communications.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Issues in PR
- Media Ethics, Law and Regulation
- Media Relations
- Gender, Media and Culture in a Global Context
- Media Ecologies
- Media Skills
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 164 other Masters in Communication Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- First or second class honours degree.
Tuition Fee
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International
18400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10500 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Part-time Home: £58 per credit point
- Part-time International: £102 per credit point
Living costs for Lincoln
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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