Postgraduate in Media and Communications at University of North London United Kingdom
This is an innovative research qualification which allows you to develop generic research knowledge and skills whilst pursuing a subject-based research project. It differs from taught Masters degrees such as MA, MSc and the LLM. It is a qualification in its own right as well as an entry qualification for higher-level research by MPhil or PhD. It provides you with a broad appreciation of research methods and methodology including an understanding of the uses and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research methods. It also offers specific knowledge of current debates and research in a specific discipline or subject area.
The MRes will be of interest to you if you wish to develop academic research skills, commission research, or are hoping to progress to an MPhil or PhD, or are already working as a researcher or wishing to do so.
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The MRes prepares you for higher level research and is of interest to those who want to develop academic research skills; to work as a researcher; to commission research or progress to PhD. The MRes also enables you to show your research skills and capacity within professional or specialist employment.
Mass communications is an influential and expanding area of learning and research within the social sciences. New technologies in broadcasting, telecommunications, print and other industries have revolutionised the way we exchange information, do business, talk to, entertain and understand each other.
This postgraduate course provides a critical consideration of the economics, culture, politics and sociology of mass communications on a global, national and local scale. It examines fundamental issues in mass communications theory and assesses ongoing developments in the area of global communications, media regulation, media policy and communications technologies.
An advisory board, consisting of leading industry professionals from television, radio,
You need to show sufficient knowledge of your topic to submit an outline of your proposed research with your application. Your outline research proposal should be two pages long, and contain an overview of your topic, current academic literature, and possible research methods. For more information, and to download the MRes application form, which is different from the standard postgraduate application form, click here.
You will need to have an Honours degree at 2:2 or above from a UK university or equivalent. If you have relevant previous learning or experience you are also encouraged to apply if you have knowledge
The MRes involves both taught and research components. You take four modules combining research methodology with your subject specialism. Your research skills are developed through group sessions, from formulating research proposals to communicating research outcomes to professional audiences. You work on a flexible basis with a specialist supervisor, from planning your research to completion of the dissertation. You attend Frameworks for Research which introduces you to different research approaches across a range of disciplines. You then select approved relevant modules. Part-time students have access to the same modules and skills training, but can take modules in a flexible way and
This is an innovative research qualification which allows you to develop generic research knowledge and skills whilst pursuing a subject-based research project. It differs from taught Masters degrees such as MA, MSc and the LLM. It is a qualification in its own right as well as an entry qualification for higher-level research by MPhil or PhD. It provides you with a broad appreciation of research methods and methodology including an understanding of the uses and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research methods. It also offers specific knowledge of current debates and research in a specific discipline or subject area.
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This specialist masters course is designed to provide high level education to those who have a background in electronics, telecommunications, computer science or related areas, and who are interested to work in satellite or mobile telecommunications at a technical and/or managerial level.
The course provides an in-depth understanding of mobile, wireless and satellite communications principles and related technologies that are now stimulating the telecommunications revolution. In addition, it provides a state-of-the-art update on key emerging technologies and future systems.
The blend of taught subjects, laboratory based case studies and dissertation provides you with the necessary, up-to-date knowledge you need to
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