Media and Communications (MA)

Overview

Media and communications are an influential and expanding area of learning and research. New technologies in broadcasting, telecommunications, print and other industries have revolutionised the way we exchange information, do business, talk to, entertain and understand each other.

This postgraduate course provides a critical consideration of the theory, planning and strategy of media and communications on a global, national and local scale. It examines fundamental issues in media and communications and assesses ongoing developments in the area of global communications, media audiences, media regulation and policy, and communications technologies.

Students are encouraged to arrange, or may already be pursuing, individual placements in the media and cultural industries.

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

Good Honours degree or equivalent. If you have lower qualifications but substantial relevant work experience you are also encouraged to apply. You will be asked to provide a written portfolio summarising your work history and showing how it relates to the aims of the course.

Course contents

Course structure

The course structure consists of six core modules. Additionally, you are required to complete a dissertation of 15,000 words. The dissertation is designed to provide an opportunity for students to undertake a substantial academic project relevant to the title of their qualification.

Core modules:

• Communication Theory
• Researching Media and Communications
• Globalisation
• Mass Communications Dissertation

Designate Modules

• Fundamentals of Screenwriting
• Design for the Internet
• Multimedia Journalism
• Marketing Communications
• Media Audiences and Research
• Issues in International Journalism
• International Marketing
• Brand Equity
• Various elective modules

Read more about the modules

Assessment

Assessment methods include essays, research projects, oral presentations, reports, briefs, computer projects, DVDs/videos and examinations.

Teaching methods

Lecture, seminar, workshop, tutorial.

Application process

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Careers

MA Media and Communications students will be considering future employment in the broad range of media industries, including but not limited to:

• broadcast production, pre- and post-production
• marketing
• direct marketing
• advertising
• sales
• public relations and promotions

and associated areas of public services and charities as well as private and independent media companies. The course will equip students with the skills associated with strategy, planning and theory in the media and communication industries. Students may already be carrying out internships in the communications industries whilst sitting the course.