Newcastle upon Tyne,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Cross Cultural Communication and Media Studies in Newcastle United Kingdom | Newcastle University
Newcastle University
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Newcastle United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,500
(c. USD31,400)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This Master of Arts program in Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies offers comprehensive training in international communication, intercultural relations, and media analysis through both theoretical and practical approaches. The Media Studies specialization within the Cross-Cultural Communication MA allows students to combine media studies with intercultural communication. This specialized track is taught by faculty from the School of Arts and Cultures who specialize in media and cultural studies. The program is ideal for those with prior experience in journalism or public relations through academic coursework or volunteer activities, as well as for working professionals seeking to enhance their academic understanding and research capabilities. Building upon our expertise in media, communication, and cultural research, this pathway integrates journalistic practice, PR methodologies, and critical media analysis. Students will acquire valuable competencies applicable to diverse media-related fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in the following disciplines:
Anthropology
Communication
Ethnography
Intercultural Communication
International Relations
Linguistics
Philosophy
Psychology
Politics
Social Anthropology
Social Psychology
Sociology
TESOL
Modern Foreign Languages
Journalism
Media Studies
Public Relations
We will consider your application if you are a graduate in any of the following disciplines, and have relevant professional experience (for example in an international organisation or a cross-cultural context):
education
area studies
English
geography
history
law
translation
We may consider your application if:
you are a graduate in any other discipline and have relevant professional experience (for example in an international organisation or a cross-cultural context) or
have lower or non-standard qualifications, and have relevant professional experience (for example in an international organisation or a cross-cultural context)
IELTS - 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
TOEFL IBT or TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition - 90 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 22 in writing)
Anthropology
Communication
Ethnography
Intercultural Communication
International Relations
Linguistics
Philosophy
Psychology
Politics
Social Anthropology
Social Psychology
Sociology
TESOL
Modern Foreign Languages
Journalism
Media Studies
Public Relations
We will consider your application if you are a graduate in any of the following disciplines, and have relevant professional experience (for example in an international organisation or a cross-cultural context):
education
area studies
English
geography
history
law
translation
We may consider your application if:
you are a graduate in any other discipline and have relevant professional experience (for example in an international organisation or a cross-cultural context) or
have lower or non-standard qualifications, and have relevant professional experience (for example in an international organisation or a cross-cultural context)
IELTS - 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
TOEFL IBT or TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition - 90 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 22 in writing)
Tuition
GBP
23,500