Overview

The Media, Communications and Culture course from The University Of Nottingham Malaysia will develop your specialist knowledge of key research methods, which will be supplemented by specific empirical examples and case studies to increase your understanding and critical awareness of the dynamics of media transformation and the challenges this creates within politics, business, public administration and everyday life.

Using an interdisciplinary approach and drawing upon current research, the course also aims to equip you with the practical skills and ability required to engage insightfully with relevant developments and discourses in this field.

Course structure

The full-time MA Media, Communications and Culture course lasts 12 months and is divided into two semesters and a summer period, and you will take three modules per semester. You will then complete a dissertation over the summer to be submitted in September. If you are studying the course part-time, you can complete this within 24 or 36 months, depending on your circumstances.

This course covers the history of contemporary media communications and cultural studies, new forms of political economy and agency in an era of digital media. Some modules cover geography and information infrastructures, the ethics and politics of communication practices, and the symbolic and aesthetic forms of contemporary media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaches to Theory
Issues and Challenges in Contemporary Media
Mass Media
Postcolonial Theory
Research Methods and Design
Working in the Culture Industry: Case Study Workshops

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00 , International

More details

February intake only for part-time.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 18 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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87

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant second class honours degree (or international equivalent). Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard. Relevant workplace experience may be considered in some circumstances.
Malaysians applying as a matured student without the standard entry requirements but with substantial and relevant work experience (and have successfully passed APEL’s assessment through Malaysian Qualifications Agency) at an appropriate level may be considered. Admission is at the discretion of the School.
Applicants must have graduated from an approved university. Other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Entry requirements in the prospectus and website may not always apply and individual offers may vary.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

65000 MYR / year

≈ 65000 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

58000 MYR / year

≈ 58000 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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