Overview

The master’s program in Media and Communication from United Arab Emirates University is aimed at the following: graduates of media and communication who desire higher academic exposure and qualifications, and who may wish to use an MA qualification as a pathway to PhD studies; graduates of Media and Communication who are working as media and communication researchers but desire more in-depth knowledge and competence in the field; media and communication professionals who require a higher degree for career progression.

Program Objectives

To provide students with an up-to-date understanding of essential theories and concepts of media communication as they relate to the discipline’s practices and discourses within national, regional, and international contexts.
To enable students to produce a sound scholarly research based on a chosen relevant subject of enquiry using appropriate methods and procedures.
To provide a specialized practice-based curriculum that prepares students for a career in strategic communication and allied industry.
To familiarize students with current new media and digital technologies in the media and communication industries; as well as a critical understanding of their transformative and disruptive potentials.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Apply theories and concepts of communication as they relate to the discipline's practices and discourses within national, regional, and international contexts.
Demonstrate strategic level analysis and critical thinking when evaluating communication programs of an organization.
Design knowledge driven strategic communication plans using appropriate hardware and software technologies.
Conduct a sound academic research based on a socially relevant topic; and using appropriate research tools and methodologies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Social Change
History of Mass Media
Media in a Global Context
Media, Policy, and Regulation
Media and National Identity
Media, Innovation, and the Creative Industries
Communication Campaigns and Strategies
Contemporary Journalism in Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 4 other Masters in Communication Studies in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Identity documents for Emirati students (copy of passport, nationality ID and UAE identity card). and international students inside UAE (copy of passport, valid visa and UAE identity card). international students outside UAE only copy of Passport.
Copy of official certificates & transcripts (Mark sheet) from all colleges or universities attended (Master and Bachelor). For the students whose have Degrees from outside UAE, kindly note they should have equivalency letter from the ministry of education in UAE.
An official copy of the applicant s score on the IELTS or TOEFL exam from one of the university s accredited centers.
A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
Two letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with the student s academic work.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24000 AED / year

≈ 24000 AED / year

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