Scholarship Information

• Scholarship Coverage：part of tuition
• Estimate Scholarship Amount (RMB): 0-93,334
• Success Rate：80%
• Deadline for payment: May 31, 2024
• Deadline for document:May 31, 2024
• Scholarship Service Fee:$500

You Need Pay After Got Scholarship (RMB)

Tuition: 60,000-93,3340-93,334

Accommodation: 48-78RMB per day

Living Expense: around 1,500 RMB/ month

Scholarship Detail

1. ALUMNI DISCOUNT: Graduate of XJTLU will receive a discount of 20% tuition fee.
2. MASTERS ENTRY SCHOLARSHIP: 30%-50% tuition off.
3.MASTERS ‘FRIENDSHIP’ SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM RUSSIA/ THAILAND/ INDONESIA/ MALAYSIA/ NIGERIA/ GHANA: up to 30% of total tuition fee.
4. CHINESE GOVERNMENT TSP (Talent Selection Program) scholarship: waive full tuition fee for students applying for MSc. Sustainable Construction.

Eligibility

1. Academic requirement: UK upper second class honors known as 2:1 (60%-69%) or equivalent.
2. English language requirements: Depending on program, IELTS score required is either 6 or 6.5 or 7
*If you miss the English requirements by 0.5 to 1.0 of an IELTS band, or a similar number for other English language exams, you still can be admitted to the program after successful completion of a summer Pre-sessional English course.

Documents You Need to Provide

Personal statement

Full academic transcripts of university studies and grading system

University degree certificate or enrolment statement (if you are a graduating student)

Certificates of English language qualifications (IELTS，TOEFL or equivalent)

Two letters of academic reference

CV (optional, but recommended )

A copy of your passport (for international students only)

1. Academic requirement: UK upper second class honors known as 2:1 (60%-69%) or equivalent.
2. English language requirements: Depending on program, IELTS score required is either 6 or 6.5 or 7
*If you miss the English requirements by 0.5 to 1.0 of an IELTS band, or a similar number for other English language exams, you still can be admitted to the program after successful completion of a summer Pre-sessional English course.

• to help students gain an advanced critical understanding of key issues, concepts and theories and the relationship between theory and practice in the field of media and communication;
• to help students to acquire a sound knowledge and understanding of media language and its iterations on different media platforms;
• to enable students to explore the implications of media analysis for work purposes;
• to develop in them an understanding of current methodology as it is embodied in media and communication practices;
• to encourage students to engage with theories underlying current views on communicative practices, including the importance of global and local media manifestations;
• to enable students to appreciate and view critically the connections made between theory and practice in the field of media and communication;
• to help students foster their abilities of conducting a research project; 
• to assist students in obtaining practical expertise through practical modules and a work placement.
• In addition, the programme provides an overview of the contemporary theoretical, methodological, practical and ethical principles which underpin research in the field of media and communication and schools students further in the theory and practice of applied media work.

OVERVIEW

The MSc Media and Communication programme aims to provide you with the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the field of media and communication at theoretical and practical levels. The programme is intended for graduates from the fields of media and communication, the social sciences, advertising and public relations, for individuals already working in the media and trying to gain a more profound understanding of their field, and for others who want to develop and extend the range of their theoretical and professional media skills. It is also a stepping stone for any individual wanting to pursue a PhD in the media and communication field.

You will graduate with critical and theoretical knowledge of the contexts of communication studies in combination with the opportunity to develop practical skills in digital media production. Combined with the strong English language skills that studying at XJTLU gives, this produces graduates who will be very attractive to Chinese and international companies in an increasingly globalised workplace.

The school has a digital media laboratory with Apple iMac computers, Final Cut Pro X editing software and the Adobe suite of professional digital media production software, in addition to Sony high definition digital video production kits for short film-making, digital media and documentary production.

Graduates of this programme, as with all XJTLU masters degrees, earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

WHY SHOULD I STUDY MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION AT XJTLU?

By studying MSc Media and Communication you will benefit from:

a unique combination of both media theory and practical training, something very few other masters programmes provide
Additional Learning Activities that allow you the opportunity to work closely with top researchers and industry experts
gaining a superb understanding of the Chinese and international media markets.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The MSc Media and Communication programme will:

give you an advanced critical understanding of key issues, concepts and theories and the relationship between theory and practice in the fields of media and communication
instil a sound knowledge and understanding of media language and its iterations on different media platforms
encourage your exploration of the implications of media analysis for work purposes
help you develop an understanding of current methodology as it is embodied in media and communication practices
encourage you to engage with theories underlying current views on communicative practices, including the importance of global and local media manifestations
help you engage with and critically appreciate the connections between theory and practice in the field of media and communication
foster your research skills and techniques
provide hands-on expertise through practical modules and a work placement.
In addition, the programme provides an overview of the contemporary theoretical, methodological, practical and ethical principles that underpin research in the field of media and communication and develops your skills, knowledge and understanding further in the theory and practice of applied media work.

MODULES

Core modules
Global Media Cultures
Contemporary Media Theories
Digital Ethics
Contemporary Chinese Media environment
Research Methods in Communication
Interactive and Emerging Technologies
Practical Skills Development-Digital Video Production

Elective modules
Advertising and Public Relations
Video Gaming

Additional learning activities
The completion of additional learning activities is required to complete your masters degree. Normally, required ALA hours will be distributed evenly across each semester, amounting to 200 hours per semester. Part-time programmes will normally require 100 to 150 hours per semester.

CAREERS

MSc Media and Communication graduates can enjoy careers in top international and Chinese media companies specialising in public relations, advertising and digital media amongst others.

FEES

Fees
RMB 90,000 for the entire 18 month full-time programme.
University tuition fees cover the cost of your study with us.

Alumni discount
If you are a graduate of XJTLU, the University of Liverpool or Xi’an Jiaotong University, you will automatically receive a discount of 20 percent of the tuition fee.

Payment options
Masters students have the option to pay tuition fees in instalments each semester. You can also choose to pay the fees upfront at the time of registration, in this case a discount of five percent of the total fees will be offered.
You will be asked to indicate how you would like to pay the fees when you confirm your acceptance of the unconditional offer.