Overview

The Media and Communication MSc programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University consists of two pathways: a practical pathway, Professional Communication, and a research pathway, Global Media and China.

Students in Professional Communication focus on acquiring media production skills, for example in video production, podcasting, writing, advertising and public relations. Students in Global Media and China concentrate on acquiring theoretical knowledge and research skills. The pathways share four modules; both are academically demanding.

Applicants should specifically apply to one of the two pathways by noting their choice in their personal statement.

Career opportunities:

Graduates are well equipped for many careers, including in public relations, advertising, marketing, journalism and social media, and as researcher in the industry or academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Media: Representation And Consumption
Sociology Of Media Professionals
Media Theory In The Digital Age

Contemporary Chinese Media

Public Relations: Campaigns And Texts

Visual Communication
Global Journalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Suzhou, China

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 9 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in China

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor Degree in communication, media, English, English with media or similar
No practical experience is required, but some relevant media practice/background would be an advantage; individual cases will be considered on their own merits

UK:

UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent

China:

Top 100 of 2021 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
Other universities: 80 - 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution

North America:

3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

120000 CNY / year

≈ 120000 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

120000 CNY / year

≈ 120000 CNY / year

Living costs

Suzhou

China

3000 - 5500 CNY / 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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