International Communication MA

    International Communication MA

    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 39,200 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    International Communication MA

    About

    Course overview

    This course will give you an understanding of how messages flow across borders in a globalised world and how they relate to political, economic and cultural affairs.

    You’ll explore the concept of ‘global media’ and whether mass media inspires or simply reports events. You’ll look at the role of social media in communication and how global audiences understand and consume media products.

    Core modules will give you the context and theoretical knowledge to consider these questions, and you’ll choose from optional modules to focus on the areas that suit your interests or career aspirations. The content of the course modules is informed by the research interests and practice of academic staff who teach them.

    You could study war reporting, identity in the media, public relations, and more, to gain the skills to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging sector.

    Please refer to the application deadlines.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applying

    Entry requirements

    A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (Hons) in one of the following: a (theory focused) media-related course, communication studies, cultural studies, international relations, history, (theory focused) language course, literature, philosophy, politics or sociology.

    Relevant professional experience may also be considered from those with an undergraduate degree in a preferred subject. We may request additional documentation to help inform our decision.

    International qualifications

    To see equivalent entry requirements for your country, check our international entry requirement directory.

    For more information contact the School of Media and Communication admissions team.

    English language requirements

    IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

    Improve your English

    International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme may be able to study our postgraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.

    This pre-sessional course is designed with a progression route to your degree programme and you’ll learn academic English in the context of your subject area. To find out more, read Language for Communication and Society (6 weeks) and Language for Social Science and Arts: Communication and Society (10 weeks).

    We also offer online pre-sessionals alongside our on-campus pre-sessionals. Find out more about our six week online pre-sessional and our 10 week online pre-sessional.

    You can also study pre-sessionals for longer periods – read about our postgraduate pre-sessional English courses.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 64
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 92

    Career

    Career opportunities

    This course will give you an in-depth understanding of the different aspects of international communication. It will equip you with sophisticated skills in research, critical analysis, interpretation and communication. You’ll also have good political, cultural and social awareness, which are valuable skills in a wide range of sectors and industries.

    Graduates have gone onto succeed in roles for a range of international organisations and agencies. Some have launched careers in journalism, with a focus on international affairs, while others use the course to prepare for further research at PhD level.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    39,200 / year(s)

    International Communication MA

    University of Leeds

    University of Leeds

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Leeds