Entry requirementsApplicants should have a good degree in a cognate subject and/or equivalent professional experience. Appropriately qualified students may apply to be assessed by practice for some assignments by producing, for example, photographic, video or audio pieces.
Academic titleMaster in Arts in Applied Communication
Course descriptionThe MA Applied Communication enables you to develop a specialism within Communication, Culture and Media (CCM) studies in the use of communications for public relations, advertising, journalism and public communication campaigns, political communications and new technologies. By choosing appropriate modules within the CCM postgraduate programme and by undertaking an in-depth research project, you will develop a critically and theoretically informed understanding of these areas and their social and cultural contexts. The course draws on the professional and academic expertise of the course team.
Future prospects
This MA will also be attractive to those seeking, or wishing to enhance careers in the fields of professional communication: PR, corporate and political communication and those with an interest in the theory, practice and analysis of professional communication and/or those with a professional or career interest in these fields.