入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： You should have an undergraduate degree (BA, BSc or equivalent) of at least upper second class standard in a relevant subject. You also need to show:
•A demonstrable interest in examining the intersection of broad sociocultural, political and economic trends with those specific to the (global) media sector and ICTs; in theory and practice.
•interest in being open to doing comparative study in an international setting
•a readiness to engage in intercultural and interdisciplinary approaches to your field of interest
英语要求：If your first language is not English, you normally need a minimum score of 7.0 in IELTS (including at least 6.5, preferably 7.0 in the written and reading elements) or equivalent.
学费 Tuition Fee：£11700英镑（2012/13）
课程特征 Course Features：
This MA programme explores the increasingly complex mediascapes of the 21st century in a critical and cross-cultural way by studying cases and issues from a local, national, and international perspective. Its cutting edge and interdisciplinary approach to theory and research provides students with the necessary knowledge and practical understanding of local and global, real and imagined shifts in media and communications as they impact on culture, soceity, and politics at home and abroad.
This programme's internationally acclaimed and comparative approach to the events, issues and debates of our times is particularly suited for those interested in exploring the bigger picture as well as the nitty-gritty of transformations in media & communications - old and new, culture, society and politics.
课程内容 Course Content ：
Distinguishing Features: this programme's content, structure, and assessment takes an interdisciplinary and innovative approach to:
•reading, thinking and articulating challenging ideas
•conducting individual and collaborative research
•accessing and contributing to current debates
•incorporating practitioner and activist perspectives
•teaching and learning that is both research-led and student-inspired
•supporting excellence in individual and group projects
Activities: Based on a horizontal communication model of teaching and learning, the core programme is organised around lectures, participatory workshops, student presentations, written work, informed debates.
•It features guest speakers from around the world and various media and communications domains.
•It involves students in creating their own media-based projects, such as our prize-winning live Video Conference event with international partners.
•It looks to foster original research dissertation work, formal presentation and collaborative skills.
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
Individual and group presentations; live video/web conferences, examined essays and research papers; qualitatively assessed assignments and discussion leading; dissertation.