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Global Media and Communication MA

University Of Leicester, United Kingdom
Global Media and Communication MA
Next enrollment cycle September 2024 See all cycles
Total Cost KES 3,784,252
Course Accredited By NA
1 Years On Campus Postgraduate Degree

By studying our MA in Global Media and Communication you will gain a comprehensive grounding in theories, perspectives and research relating to globalisation, global media and communications. Our course focuses on the political, economic and cultural dynamics of national and transnational media and communications.

You will critically examine the role of media and communications technology in shaping cultures and societies, influencing development processes and linking transnational communities. You will investigate how media and communications are central to the changing structures, boundaries and flows of our increasingly globalised world and look at the key influence of digital media and web-based cultures. Paying particular attention to global development and inequalities, you will also explore the ways in which communication processes can be seen to both widen and close the gap between the global ‘north’ and ‘south’.

On completing this course, you will have developed a critical understanding of the relationship between processes of globalisation, media and communications and their diverse impacts on social change, as well as the relationship between communication and development processes. You will have developed an understanding of the contemporary and historical processes shaping globalisation in the digital era, and you will acquire the necessary advanced analytical and research skills which will be essential for your dissertation project.

This postgraduate degree provides an excellent grounding for you to progress in a wide range of professions. Many of our graduates have returned to careers where the MA has allowed them to advancement to a higher position.

Scholarship

  • Citizens of Change 100 Scholarship - Anyone holding an offer of a place at Leicester - 50% fee reduction in first year
  • Science and Engineering International Merit Scholarship - International-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree in the University of Leicester College of Science and Engineering - £3,000 or £5,000 per year
  • Family Loyalty Discount - Any child, sibling or spouse of a Leicester student or graduate - 10% fee discount
  • Media, Communications and Sociology International Merit Scholarship - International-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree in the University of Leicester School of Media, Communications and Sociology - £3,000 or £5,000 per year
  • Music scholarships - Talented musicians/singers at Grade 6 or above - £500
  • Sports scholarships - Students who compete at regional, national or international level - Facilities, coaching and financial support
  • ULSB International Merit Scholarship - Students applying for a degree in the University of Leicester School of Business, starting September 2022 or later - £3,000 per year

Enrollment Cycles

  • September 2024

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

  • 2:1 degree or equivalent professional qualification.
  • We can give special consideration to applicants who have significant work experience in a relevant field.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Core modules

  • Global Communications and Development
  • Theories of Globalisation and New Media
  • Media Research Methods
  • Global Media: Structures and Representations
  • Global Affairs: Actors, Communication and Culture
  • Plus your Media and Communication Dissertation

Option modules

Choose two option modules from:

  • Media Audiences and Users
  • Researching Media and Public Communication
  • Digital Media, Online Persuasion and Behavioural Change
  • Critical Approaches to Data Analytics and the Digital Economy
  • Strategic Communications Management
  • Promotional Cultures
  • Advertising and Promotion in the Digital Age
  • Health Communication in a Global Context
     

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