Course Branch: Media and Communication

Course Name: Communications, Media and Public Relations (MA/ Postgraduate Diploma)

Location City, Country: Leicester, UK

College: Centre for Mass Communication and Research (CMCR)

University: University of Leicester

University Description: Leicester is a leading university, ranked 12^th by the Guardian University Guide and 15^th and top in the region by the Times Good University Guide. The programmes are firmly rooted in a strong research culture. There are opportunities to participate in specialist courses and multi-disciplinary research.

Course Description: The course is designed for those wishing to acquire detailed knowledge of the latest research into news access and journalistic practices, and on the growth, functioning and significance of PR in contemporary society. Modules will cover PR and propaganda; ‘spin’ and the role of public relations in political and commercial communication; PR and the new media; media management in times of conflict, PR and the promotional practices of special interest groups; NGOs and the news.

Duration In Years (In Months): 2 yrs. (24 mths) by Distance Learning

Eligibility Criteria: A good second class honours degree in any discipline, though a social science degree would be particularly relevant, from an institution recognised by the university. Applicants who do not have a first degree, but who can demonstrate other relevant qualifications and/or experience may also be considered.

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Course Branch: Media and Communication

Course Name: Communications, Media and Advertising (MA/Postgraduate Diploma)

Location City, Country: Leicester, UK

College: Centre for Mass Communication and Research (CMCR)

University: University of Leicester

University Description: Leicester is a leading university, ranked 12^th by the Guardian University Guide and 15^th and top in the region by the Times Good University Guide. The programmes are firmly rooted in a strong research culture. There are opportunities to participate in specialist courses and multi-disciplinary research.

Course Description: This programme places the academic study of advertising in a broad media context. The programme is designed for graduates with experience in advertising, marketing or related sectors who seek to enhance their qualifications. The specialists modules explore the advertising industry in a global context, examining advertising as a form of communication shaped by economic, cultural and social factors, and as an occupational practice.

Duration In Years (In Months): 2 years (24 mths) by Distance Learning

Eligibility Criteria: A good second class honours degree in any discipline, though a social science degree would be particularly relevant, from an institution recognised by the university.

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Course Branch: Media

Course Name: Television Fiction Writing (MA)

Location City, Country: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

College: Caledonian Business School

University: Glasgow Caledonian University

University Description: Glasgow Caledonian University has a strong international focus, welcoming students from all over the world and aims to help all its students succeed as global citizens on a graduation. Programmes are designed to be dynamic, innovative, commercially relevant and have an emphasis on providing students with skills and practical knowledge.

Course Description: The MA Television Fiction Writing is the only one of its kind in Scotland focused solely on the teaching of scriptwriting for television.

Duration In Years (In Months): 1 Year (12 months) : Full Time

Course Start Date: September 2011

Fee Structure: £9900 (approx Rs. 7,15,860)

Eligibility Criteria:

A UK Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent, experience working in the industry, and a stock of current projects/creative ideas they would like to take to market. Students whose first language is not English will normally be required to hold the equivalent of an IELTS test score of 7.0 with no element less than 6.5. Candidates will also be required to attend and pass an interview and test as part of the application process. The test will consist of a previously unseen dialogue scripting exercise conducted under class test conditions.

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Course Branch: Media

Course Name: Multimedia Journalism (MA/PgD)

Location City, Country: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

College: Caledonian Business School

University: Glasgow Caledonian University

University Description: Glasgow Caledonian University has a strong international focus, welcoming students from all over the world and aims to help all its students succeed as global citizens on a graduation. Programmes are designed to be dynamic, innovative, commercially relevant and have an emphasis on providing students with skills and practical knowledge.

Course Description: Discover the essential reporting, writing and digital production skills for press, radio, TV and online journalism and get two accreditations for the price of one: the course is accredited by both the National Council for training of Journalists (NCTJ) and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).

Duration In Years (In Months): 1 Year (12 months) : Full Time

Course Start Date: September 2011

Fee Structure: £9900 (approx Rs. 7,15,860)

Eligibility Criteria:

2:1 UK honours degree or equivalent, evidence of journalistic endeavour or experience, and satisfactory performance in NCTJ entrance test, interview and voice test.

Applicants must pass an interview and test prior to acceptance to the programme.
Test format
NCTJ entrance test on computers comprising correction of errors in use of english, writing a short news story from supplied material, 20 current affairs questions

Interview format
An individual interview with the teaching staff, and group voice tests in the radio studio.
In the interview you will be asked why you want to be a journalist, what experience you have had in journalism (eg student, voluntary, freelance) and about any specialist journalistic ambitions you may have; about your awareness of current news issues and the news media (eg what papers you read, and why); and, crucially, from how you generally conduct yourself we will be hoping to spot some of the human qualities journalists need to have: such as curiosity, politeness, persistence.

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Course Branch: Media

Course Name: International Events Management (MSc)

Location City, Country: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

College: Caledonian Business School

University: Glasgow Caledonian University

University Description: Glasgow Caledonian University has a strong international focus, welcoming students from all over the world and aims to help all its students succeed as global citizens on a graduation. Programmes are designed to be dynamic, innovative, commercially relevant and have an emphasis on providing students with skills and practical knowledge.

Course Description: In a dynamic and rapidly expanding industry the MSc International Events management represents an educational innovation dedicated to producing skilled and knowledgeable events practitioners capable not only of delivering exceptional events experiences, but also understanding the cultural phenomenon, policy frameworks and international practices that inform and challenge today’s events.

Duration In Years (In Months): 1 Year (12 months) : Full Time

Course Start Date: September 2011

Fee Structure: £9900 (approx Rs. 7,15,860)

Eligibility Criteria:

• IELTS test score of 6.0 with no element less than 5.5.
• Applicants are likely to hold a UK Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent in a cognate area.
• Similarly, candidates with significant professional experience in the events sector but a less academic background will be considered.

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Course Branch: Media

Course Name: International Business Journalism (MA)

Location City, Country: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

College: Caledonian Business School

University: Glasgow Caledonian University

University Description: Glasgow Caledonian University has a strong international focus, welcoming students from all over the world and aims to help all its students succeed as global citizens on a graduation. Programmes are designed to be dynamic, innovative, commercially relevant and have an emphasis on providing students with skills and practical knowledge.

Course Description: Acquire the specialist practical skills and knowledge in an area of journalism that is booming, in a business-based programme which uniquely also includes practical tution in the latest multimedia production skills – in print, radio, TV and Online – as well as Public Relations, a strong career destination for journalists.

Duration In Years (In Months): 1 Year (12 months) : Full Time

Course Start Date: September 2011

Fee Structure: £9900 (approx Rs. 7,15,860)

Eligibility Criteria:

• UK Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent.
• Given the importance of high quality clear communication in written English required to work effectively as an international business journalist, students whose first language is not English must have an overall IELTS of not less than 7 (no individual element below 6.5) when you begin the course.
• If your writing element score is not higher than 6.5 when you enrol, you will be required to take the Advanced English Language additional module.

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Course Branch: Media

Course Name: Cultural and Creative Business (MA)

Location City, Country: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

College: Caledonian Business School

University: Glasgow Caledonian University

University Description: Glasgow Caledonian University has a strong international focus, welcoming students from all over the world and aims to help all its students succeed as global citizens on a graduation. Programmes are designed to be dynamic, innovative, commercially relevant and have an emphasis on providing students with skills and practical knowledge.

Course Description: Today’s creative & cultural industries demand flexible people who know how these industries work as businesses, understand the legal and creative context, the centrality of ideas and the use of technology, and yet who have specialist skills too: this programme lets you choose these – from Design, Events, Fashion, Film, Heritage, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations & Communication, Sport, Tourism and TV. You can choose from all these specialisms because of Caledonian’s proven professional expertise in teaching these industries at postgraduate level.

Duration In Years (In Months): 1 Year (12 months) : Full Time

Course Start Date: September 2011

Fee Structure: £9900 (approx Rs. 7,15,860)

Eligibility Criteria:

• UK Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent.
• IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is required, with no element less than 5.5.
• Indian applicants who have achieved 70% or above in their 12th grade school leaving certificate – English, will be deemed to have met/have equivalence to the IELTS requirement.

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Course Branch: Film, Media and Journalism

Course Name: Strategic Public Relations (Online)

• Master’s in Literature (MSc)
• Postgraduate Diploma

Location City, Country: Scotland, UK

College: School of Arts and Humanities

University: University of Stirling

University Description: The University of Stirling is a vibrant community of scholars, located at the heart of Scotland. Around 2,000 postgraduate students are studying for Master’s and Doctorate degrees and are tutored by world class scholars and researchers. The University also offers over 60 Master’s courses and provides opportunities to undertake Professional Doctorates, Master’s by research and PhD programmes. The University is defined by its commitment to quality: quality in research, quality in education and quality of the student experience.

Course Description: The MSc in Strategic Public Relations (online) provides advanced professional education for those already in practice. It provides the conceptual and analytical skills appropriate for managerial level posts in strategic public relations and communication management.

Duration In Years (In Months): Online
2.5 yrs (30 months)

Fee Structure: £10200 (approx Rs. 751248)

Eligibility Criteria: Qualifications equivalent to an upper second class undergraduate degree from a university or college recognized by the University of Stirling. Applications will also be considered from those with significant experience in public relations, but without the normal qualifications for entry (normally for the Diploma in the first instance).

If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your proficiency such as a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum 6 in each skill) or TOEFL 577/233/90 (Paper/Computer/Internet).

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