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Programme Overview

The Master of Arts in Media Studies will provide you with advanced insights into an exciting discipline and prepare students for the future challenges of an information-rich society.

  • Awarded by

    Massey University

  • Academic Level

    Master's Degree

  • Intake months

    March

  • Course Duration

    12 months

  • Estimated Course Fees

    S$32,046.00

  • Mode of Delivery

    Blended (Campus & Online) 
Overview

Introduction

The Master of Arts in Media Studies develops critical research skills. Students gain advanced insights into media studies that will build on their undergraduate knowledge. The Master of Arts in Media Studies will give you advanced insights into an exciting discipline and will prepare students for the future challenges of an information-rich society.

Media studies analyses the production, consumption and content of a range of media including: film; social media; television; popular music; smartphones. Media studies can lead to a variety of career options, including: advertising; digital post-production; film and television production; web content editing; journalism; public relations.

Course Highlights

  • Shape Future Innovation

    The arts are your passport to all the world’s wonderful places. Studying at a higher level will open doors to new cultures, communities and opportunities, driving your ability to champion creative and innovative solutions for complex global issues.

  • AACSB-Accredited Business School

    Massey University is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), awarded to only the top 6% of the world’s business schools.

  • Comprehensive Exploration Of Media Forms

    The programme offers an in-depth understanding of diverse media platforms—including film, social media, television, and music—empowering graduates to broaden their skill set and seamlessly adapt to a wide range of roles in the media industry.

  • Advanced Film Studies

    Engage with a variety of critical and theoretical approaches to cinema, this course maps their development across history and examines their usefulness in understanding the social, cultural, economic, political, and aesthetic significance of film.

  • Complete In 12 Months

    With a time investment of 12 months full-time and 24 months part-time, graduate with both a Master of Arts in Media Studies

Duration

The programme can be completed within 12 months.

Terms: 2 to 3 modules in a trimester.

Lesson Duration: On average 3 hours per session.

Learning Mode

Blended (City Campus & online)

Modules

Core Modules 

  • Researching Media and Cultural Studies 
  • Research Report Media Studies 

Electives 

  • Advanced Film Studies 
  • Media Practice and Global Culture 
  • Technology and Cultural Change 

Intakes

  • March

Minimum Class Size: 15

Graduation Requirements

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Master Media Studies from Massey University. The degree awarded will be the same as that to the on-campus graduates

Maximum Candidature: The maximum candidature period for all candidates is 18 months (1.5 years).

Academic Requirements

  • Applicant have sufficient background in statistical analysis tools to satisfy the Academic Board that they have the capacity to undertake the programme; and have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, with a B- grade average across the higher level courses, or equivalent; OR
  • Applicant have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor’s degree, and have completed at least two years’ experience in a relevant field of work or professional activity, or equivalent

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 no less than 6.0

For more information, https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/all-qualifications-and-degrees/master-of-arts-PMART/media-studies-PMART1SMDST1/#entry-requirements

Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years old

Academic Requirements

  • Applicant have sufficient background in statistical analysis tools to satisfy the Academic Board that they have the capacity to undertake the programme; and have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, with a B- grade average across the higher level courses, or equivalent; OR
  • Applicant have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor’s degree, and have completed at least two years’ experience in a relevant field of work or professional activity, or equivalent

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 no less than 6.0

For more information, http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/international/study‐with‐massey/entry‐requirements/entry‐requirements_home.cfm.

Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years old

Course Fees

Singapore-Based Students & International Students

Course Fees: S$32,046.00

 

Other Mandatory Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Application Fee (New Students): S$260.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee (New Students): S$630.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee (Progressing Students): S$630.00

International Student

  • Application Fee (New Students): S$490.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee (New Students): S$1,480.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee (Progressing Students): S$780.00

Note(s):

  • All fees are subject to annual revision.

 

Miscellaneous Fees

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Course Fees

Singapore-Based Students

Course Fees: S$27,795.00

Other Mandatory Fees

Singapore-based Students (New Students)

  • Application Fee: S$260.00

Note(s):

  • All fees are subject to annual revision.
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