Mass Communications with Data Analytics MA

University of Bedfordshire

Mass Communications with Data Analytics MA

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 24 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake OCT
  • Minimum GPA 55
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 16,250

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-03-01
2023-09-20

Program Description

For this course, you address the central issues and concepts informing the study of the media in a culturally diverse, modern society. The course offers units dealing with fundamental principles and topics such as current research in mass communications; media institutions, structures and policies; and research methods in the area of media. There is also a core unit focusing on international development.You undertake a final independent dissertation based on a research project. It is this project work that provides you with the opportunity to tailor the course to your own interests (subject to staff supervisory expertise).

Why choose this course?

  • Choose to start your studies in October and complete the course in 12 months (full time) or start in February and complete over 15 months (full time); part-time options are also available
  • Learn from specialists in audience studies, journalism, political communications and radio
  • Benefit from access to external industry and academic speakers through seminars organised by our Research Institute for Media, Arts and Performance (RIMAP)
  • Study the theories that underpin the practice of media and communication, and place theory in real-life scenarios through a range of case studies
  • Analyse contemporary issues through applying your growing knowledge of the media and its cultural forms
  • Examine policy and ethical issues, whether in the public domain or in other areas of democratic participation and citizenship
  • Employ skills in critical analysis, research and communication - as well as generic and creative skills - to propose solutions to contemporary issues
  • Develop strong academic skills in research and critical thinking, problem solving and analysis – the skills needed to progress into MPhil and PhD studies

Other Requirements

  • To apply for a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA/LLM) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honours degree 55% (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution.
  • Punjab and Haryana Boards will not get IELTS waive off.

Extra Notes


* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.