The Global Media MA at the University of Westminster offers you a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex dynamics of contemporary media. This postgraduate Masters Degree is ideal if you are aiming for a career in the global media industries or wish to deepen your academic understanding of communication and mass media. You will explore key developments driven by globalisation, analysing everything from major tech platforms and streaming services to the political economy of communication and the sociology of news. This programme provides a relevant, high-quality education, equipping you with a strong analytical skill base.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over one year, engaging with learning through lectures and seminars led by experts from Westminster's Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI). The curriculum includes core modules in global media research and advanced independent study, alongside a range of optional modules covering areas such as political analysis of communications policy, digital media business strategies, and media activism. You will develop your research skills through an advanced independent study project, preparing you for diverse career paths in international media organisations, policy, and research.