About Mphil Media And Communications in Sheffield Hallam University

• Undertake research into an approved media and communication topic.
• Your research will take place in the Communication and Computing Research Centre (CCRC) and you will be a member of the community of researchers in the Cultural, Communication and Computing Research Institute (C3RI)
• Benefit from sector-leading supervision, resources and research culture.
• Join a vibrant research community, with very high levels of student satisfaction.
• Take advantage of exceptional industry links, allowing you to apply your researchwith world-leading cultural sector partners.

A Media and Communication MPhil allows you to study an approved topic in detail,and gain research skills do so effectively. In 2017, we attained sector-leadinglevels of student satisfaction. In 2014, 95% of our research was rated as world-leading for its economic, social and cultural impact.

Live projects

Topics of particular interest to current potential supervisors include a range of relevant topics, which address contemporary issues. These might include social movements and progress; the governance of public spaces and urban culture; globalization and post-colonial cultures; the collaborative economy and cultural heritage.

Networking opportunities

C3RI is a partner in the AHRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Heritage, the North of England Centre for Arts and Humanities (NECAH) and Sheffield Robotics.

There is a strong interdisciplinary and applied research focus with industry and cultural sector partners that include Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Sumo Digital, Cisco, SAP, Sheffield Museums and Film Hub North.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• research and academia
• leadership and practitioner roles in the creative industries
• the heritage sector
• publishing
• higher education

All of our courses require different levels of qualifications for entry and the details provided below are for guidance only.

Postgraduate research programmes

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate research programmes (MPhil/PhD)

• masters degree from a recognised university

In most cases, students are required to submit a full application for PhD study, including a formal research proposal.

You can find further information on all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses on our online prospectus

English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.

Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)

We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring

an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)

IELTS for UKVI*      

• IELTS for UKVI* 6.5
• Listening: minimum level 5.5
• Speaking: minimum level 5.5
• Reading: minimum level 5.5
• Writing: minimum level 5.5

TOEFL 

• Internet based    90
• Listening: minimum level 17
• Speaking: minimum level 20
• Reading: minimum level 18
• Writing: minimum level 17

Pearson    

• PTE 60
• Listening: minimum level 51
• Speaking: minimum level 51
• Reading: minimum level 51
• Writing: minimum level 51

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