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PostgraduateMA

Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£25,900Per Year (Intl)
£11,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies at Newcastle University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Media Studies pathway is a specialism on the Cross-Cultural Communication MA. It lets you study media studies and intercultural communication. Media and cultural studies academic staff from the School of Arts and Cultures deliver this specialist pathway. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,500 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Critical Media Theory and Cultural Analysis
Cross-Cultural Communication in Global Media
Journalism Practice and Ethics
Public Relations Strategy and Intercultural Contexts
Media Representation and Identity Studies
Advanced Research Methods in Media Studies
Digital Media and Transnational Communication
Dissertation in Media Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsA 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in the following disciplines:AnthropologyCommunicationEthnographyIntercultural CommunicationInternational RelationsLinguisticsPhilosophyPsychologyPoliticsSocial AnthropologySocial PsychologySociologyTESOLModern Foreign LanguagesJournalismMedia StudiesPublic RelationsWe will consider your application if you are a graduate in any of the following dis

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,900

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£25,900

Home Student Fee

£11,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Cross-Cultural Communication and Media Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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