COURSE CURRICULUM

This one-year full-time (or two-year part-time) Master’s course in Media and Communication offers a dynamic blend of core and optional modules designed to give students both a solid foundation in theory and the opportunity to specialise in areas of personal or professional interest. The course explores key concepts in language, culture, and digital media, examining their influence on society and intercultural communication. Students learn how communication works in global and multilingual contexts, and gain a deeper understanding of topics such as conflict resolution, digital activism, language and power, and intercultural leadership. A strong focus is placed on practical skills, with modules like Global Communication in Practice providing insights from professionals working in diverse international sectors, such as business, translation, education, and diplomacy. The module on Key Digital and Research Skills equips students with essential academic and technical abilities, including AI tools, media production, and project planning. The dissertation or final research project, developed with academic supervision, allows students to apply their learning to a topic of their choice, often aligned with career goals. This project may take the form of a traditional academic dissertation or a creative media piece such as a campaign, web app, or documentary. Past topics have ranged from cultural differences in job interviews to language use in corporate environmental reports. Overall, the program balances theoretical learning with applied experience, preparing students for careers in global communication, media, and intercultural professions.