MA International Communication at University of Leeds

The MA International Communication looks at how messages flow across borders and how international media shape politics, culture and the economy. It examines the role of international media, how global audiences understand and consume media, and how communicators use messaging to influence society. It is taught in the School of Media and Communication.

Department: School of Media and Communication  |  Duration: 12 months full time; 24 months part time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Communication and International Affairs (30 credits), Media, Culture and Globalisation (30 credits) and Dissertation and Research Methods (60 credits). Optional modules include Contemporary Debates in Media and Communication, Understanding the Audience, The Reporting of Politics, Climate Communication and Global Migration, 'Race' and Media.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone into international organisations and agencies, international affairs journalism, film, TV and radio, higher education, public relations, marketing and advertising, government, finance and not-for-profit organisations, in roles such as finance and economics editor, brand strategist, magazine editor, PR consultant, media consultant and campaigner. The degree is also a foundation for PhD study.

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