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    Global Media and Politics MA

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    Liverpool, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £56,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    15
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits

    Global Media and Politics MA at University of Liverpool is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Liverpool, GB. Tuition is £56,000.

    About the program

    Explores how different forms of communication shape and are shaped by social, political, and economic contexts, with particular focus on news media and social media in contemporary political life. Covers theories such as the relationship between mass media, politics and society, the role of media in democracy, the impact of mass media on global political processes, and includes research methods in media and communication.

    Focus: both
    ShanghaiRanking/Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects (Communication): ranked 5th in the UK and world top 75 (as stated on the course page)
    Part-time option

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Global Media and Politics MA at University of Liverpool cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Global Media and Politics MA at University of Liverpool is £56,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is Global Media and Politics MA at University of Liverpool online or in-person?
    Global Media and Politics MA at University of Liverpool is offered in-person.
    How long does Global Media and Politics MA at University of Liverpool take to complete?
    Global Media and Politics MA at University of Liverpool is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Global Media and Politics MA at University of Liverpool?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 honours degree
    How large is the Global Media and Politics MA at University of Liverpool cohort?
    Global Media and Politics MA at University of Liverpool typically enrolls around 15 students per cohort.