MRes in Media, Languages and Cultures

The MRes in Media, Languages and Cultures at the University of Nottingham Malaysia offers a research-focused pathway that emphasizes both practical and theoretical aspects of media, communication, and culture. Students will explore critical areas such as digital media, creative industries, youth culture, Southeast Asian cinema, and migration, while engaging with interdisciplinary research methodologies.

This programme is designed for those looking to develop advanced research skills in media and cultural studies, with a strong emphasis on data collection and analysis. Through mentoring and supervision from our research-active faculty, students will refine their ability to undertake independent research and contribute to the field.

Graduates of the MRes will be well-prepared for doctoral studies or careers in academia, media, and cultural industries, equipped with the skills needed to analyze complex cultural phenomena and conduct high-quality research.

MPhil and MRes Eligibility Criteria

Degree Requirements:

• A second-class honours degree (2:2) (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

  • Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.

• Applicants must hold a degree from a recognised university.

  • The university welcomes students from all academic backgrounds and considers a wide range of qualifications.

  • For certain programmes, prior qualifications must be in related fields.

Other Details:

• As part of the admissions process, applicants may be invited to attend an interview if further evaluation is deemed necessary.

• Eligibility can only be confirmed upon submission of a complete application.

English Language Requirements:

• IELTS (Academic):

  • Overall score of 7.0, with no less than 6.0 in each element.

• TOEFL (iBT):

  • Overall score of 100, with minimum scores of:

    • 21 in Writing and Listening

    • 22 in Reading

    • 24 in Speaking

• PTE (Academic):

  • Overall score of 76, with no less than 71 in each element.

• MUET: Band 5

Other Details:

• IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.

• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.

• IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.

• MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.

Research covers areas including:

• comparative literature, Japanese literature, literary translation
• digital cultures, youth and social networks
• food, identity and transnationalism
• international information flows – questions of imbalance, cultural and media imperialism and dependency
• media and human rights – these include communication rights, media and gender relations, and media and minority groups
• performing arts: music, drama, performance, applied creative practices
• Southeast Asian cinema, particularly Indonesian, Malaysian and Singaporean films
• the history, policies and structures of the culture industries - these encompass structural analysis, political economy and post-colonial development studies