The Media and Broadcast Production MA at Queen's University Belfast equips you with the essential skills to navigate and shape the contemporary media landscape. This Master's degree is designed for aspiring professionals who want to develop a deep understanding of broadcast analysis, hybrid storytelling, and documentary practice. You will explore how to critically engage with media content, create compelling narratives across various platforms, and understand the ethical frameworks underpinning broadcast journalism. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about media and seek to advance your practical and analytical capabilities in this dynamic field.
You will study full-time on campus over one year, immersing yourself in a curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on production. Your learning journey will involve compulsory modules such as Media and Broadcast Analysis, Hybrid Storytelling, and Broadcast Journalism, alongside optional units and a significant dissertation project. This dissertation can take the form of a practice-based output, such as a documentary or podcast, or a traditional academic research paper. You will graduate with a Master's degree and a portfolio of work, prepared for diverse career paths in broadcasting, digital media, and content creation.