MA International Communications Studies 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Nottingham Ningbo China |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

15,946 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

5Scholarships

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The MA in International Communications Studies is designed to meet the needs of graduates from all disciplines who want to add international communications to their specialist knowledge. You will have the opportunity to study communications against the background of recent theoretical and methodological developments and will gain vital insights into the skills required by the contemporary communications sector.

The aim of this programme is to provide a focus for creativity and innovation across a range of research fields. We offer a vibrant, intellectually challenging environment for postgraduate students who are keen to deepen their understanding of international communications issues.

This programme will enable you to delve into the theory and practice of communications from many angles. You will explore a range of critical-theoretical concepts relevant to the creative industries, culture, digital media, globalisation, ‘the information society’, mass media, multiculturalism and technology. You will apply your knowledge to internationally relevant issues.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

The MA in International Communications Studies is designed to meet the needs of graduates from all disciplines who want to add international communications to their specialist knowledge. You will have the opportunity to study communications against the background of recent theoretical and methodological developments and will gain vital insights into the skills required by the contemporary communications sector.

The aim of this programme is to provide a focus for creativity and innovation across a range of research fields. We offer a vibrant, intellectually challenging environment for postgraduate students who are keen to deepen their understanding of international communications issues.

This programme will enable you to delve into the theory and practice of communications from many angles. You will explore a range of critical-theoretical concepts relevant to the creative industries, culture, digital media, globalisation, ‘the information society’, mass media, multiculturalism and technology. You will apply your knowledge to internationally relevant issues.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
71+
3+
87+

Course Requirements: Open to graduates of relevant subjects. This master programme requires students to have a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) from a recognised institution at the same standard as a UK university's 2:1 (upper second class honours degree or international equivalent). 

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have a degree from a UK institution, are required to have the following English language qualifications before they can register on an academic programme:

  • IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element) or
  • PTE Academic: 71 (minimum 65) or
  • TOEFL (IBT): 87 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements)
Further Requirements: Applicant's CV and *an academic writing sample should be provided.

*Writing sample could be a section from the dissertation/essay or a translated section from the dissertation or a translated essay (word length: around 1,000).

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
14,495 USD
International
15,946 USD

Scholarships

Alumni Scholarship

Alumni Scholarship
Master PhD Open

Value

15% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Family Scholarship

Family Scholarship
All Open

Value

$1800

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Central and Eastern European Countries Scholarship

Central and Eastern European Countries Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$2800

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Ningbo/Zhejiang Government Scholarships for International Students (Postgraduate)

Ningbo/Zhejiang Government Scholarships for International Students (Postgraduate)
Master Open

Value

$4200

Deadline

31 May 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Nottingham Global (Full/Half/Quarter) Scholarships (Postgraduate)

Nottingham Global (Full/Half/Quarter) Scholarships (Postgraduate)
Master Open

Value

100% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 May 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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