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Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies MA

Newcastle University

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Newcastle, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies MA provides theoretical, research and practical training in areas of international and intercultural communication and the media.

Overview

The Media Studies pathway is a specialism on the Cross-Cultural Communication MA. It lets you study media studies and intercultural communication.

Media and cultural studies academic staff from the School of Arts and Cultures deliver this specialist pathway.

The pathway is suitable if you have some journalism and/or PR knowledge through your undergraduate studies or voluntary work. It is also suitable for journalists or PR professionals who wish to develop academic knowledge and research methods. The pathway draws on our research in media, communication and cultural studies.

It combines theory and practice of journalism, public relations practice, and theoretical analysis of the media. You'll develop skills and knowledge relevant to various aspects of media.

Your future

The Cross-Cultural Communication Masters courses are relevant if you wish to study communication, language and culture. The course will prepare you for work in international and intercultural environments.

Communication is an essential aspect of the work in roles such as:

  • marketing and communications
  • communications consultants
  • human resources advisors
  • international recruitment
  • digital communications
  • translators and interpreters
  • social workers
  • international sales representatives
  • NGO staff
  • Study Abroad coordinators
  • teachers

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    26th

  • Campus address

    Medical Student Office, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom

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Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    7th out of 91 1

    32nd out of 101 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    148 72%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    1st

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    42nd

    27

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    139 68%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    53rd

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    61st

    36

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