MA International Relations and Global Communications
The relationship between politics and communications has never been more dynamic or more important than it is today. Digital media, particularly social media, is fundamentally changing the terrain of politics.
This course allows you to study those interactions within an interdisciplinary environment, drawing on research and expertise from the fields of politics, international relations, information and communications, journalism and linguistics.
You will study media and communications theory, plus the historical development of international relations and key issues in contemporary global politics, becoming an expert in how new communication technologies shape societies, politics and individual lives.
The MA is available to complete in one year full-time or two years part-time. This course is available to study on campus (full-time or part-time) or online (part-time only).
Students on the full-time campus course will study the core and three optional units, detailed below. Please note that while you can choose any optional units, we recommend a balance of at least one choice of 'politics' unit and at least one choice of 'communication' unit. After successfully completing all taught units, you will work on your dissertation over the summer.
Part-time, on campus:
Students on the part-time campus course will cover 90 credits in Year 1 (all core units and one optional unit of your choosing); and another 90 credits in Year 2 (two optional units of your choosing and dissertation). A balance of 'politics' and 'communications' units is highly recommended.
Part-time, distance learning:
Students on the part-time distance learning course will study the full-time core units, plus 'Contemporary US Foreign Policy' in Year 1; and 'Digital Living', 'The EU in Turmoil' and 'Dissertation' in Year 2.
Recent dissertation topics have included:
Disinformation and Fake News in Myanmar
US War on Terror in Cinema and Computer Games
Digital Diplomacy in Botswana and the UK
Smart cities and citizen rights in China and the UK
Brexit and the Twittersphere
EU discourse on the Ebola Crisis and International Aid in Africa
US government use of social media against ISIS
Campus Information
Manchester campus
In the city centre, our Manchester Campus is well connected by many types of transport. Where possible, we encourage the use of walking or cycling to access the campus.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We are a great, modern university, in a great global city, here to make an impact on Manchester, our nation and beyond, with a driving ambition to discover and disseminate knowledge, and make higher education accessible and beneficial to all those with the passion and ability to succeed.
Our campus is designed around the student experience, providing our students with high quality teaching in a friendly and supportive environment and with some of the best learning facilities in the UK.
We work closely with our city, with business, the community and our academic peers – locally, nationally and internationally – to be inventive and creative, generate great opportunities, and enable our students, colleagues and everyone whose lives we touch to make an impact.
We offer fantastic opportunities for both academics and those working in professional support roles. Our faculties are vivid communities and experimental workshops, vibrant spaces in which you can contribute, challenge and create. Communities in which you’ll innovate, experiment and grow.
Manchester is more than just a city. It’s a fashionable and exhilarating place to live, a cultural hub championing diversity, an urban centre built on a fascinating history and a world-leading powerhouse in business and academia. All in all, it is an exciting time to join Manchester Metropolitan University.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course completing (Bachelors level or above)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
IELTS (Academic) Or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) - 6.5, with no component below 5.5 for MA or MSc. 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in any section for MRes, MPhil or PhD (except Business Research - see below)
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Or PTE Academic UKVI - 65, with no less than 59 in any section
TOEFL IBT - Overall score: 89 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17
You will normally have at least a 2:2 UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in an accounting and finance degree, or a degree with substantial accounting content.
We will also consider applicants with appropriate professional passes in a CCAB or equivalent approved professional accounting body and with substantial relevant work experience.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16500 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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