入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求：Full entry requirements
You should have at least a good second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject, although language and linguistics, communication studies, TESOL, translation, psychology, education, or media studies are preferred
英语要求：Applicants whose first language is not English should have a minimum of IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other sub sections, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent
学费：International: full time 2011/2012 £10840
课程特征 Course Features：
To enhance your employability by enabling you to acquire the knowledge and understanding, skills and aptitudes required for a career in cross-cultural communication and media studies.
课程内容 Course Content：
You take compulsory modules in language and cross-cultural communication; and media analysis (40 credits). Further optional language and communication modules (40 credits) can be taken from a selection that may include: English in the world; sociolinguistics; the social psychology of communication; culture and intercultural communication. You also take 40 further credits of optional modules from the media studies specialism, which typically include: PR in the digital age; media and law; strategies and management in PR; multi media journalism principles and practice; globalisation and culture; news and journalism; public affairs: politics, journalism, PR; television studies.
Teaching is by lectures, case-based workshops, interactive seminars, and individual tutorials. Assessment is by course work (examinations, oral presentations and submitted work) and the research portfolio. The research portfolio (60 credits) is different from a conventional dissertation. It consists of a set of research files where you discuss the theoretical background and methodological approaches to cross-cultural communication, and conduct a supervised research project in this area.