Media, Communications and Critical Practice
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Gain a cutting edge perspective on the media and cultural industries. The course provides an insight into the converging media and the world of communications. Suitable for: Postgraduate students considering a career in the media, culture or media arts industries, or those who want to work in research and education in these areas.
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About this course
Applicants will have a good Honours degree and be able to demonstrate relevant experience and an aptitude for media, communications or critical practice. We also welcome applications from prospective students with a background in other relevant fields. Applicants with relevant professional experience will be considered.
International and EU students - If your first language is not English you should check you have achieved the correct IELTS level in English: IELTS 6.5
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Course programme
Content
The boundaries between different media are blurring as everything moves towards convergence. This new course, with its emphasis on transforming media and cultural practices, offers a broad approach that spans different sectors.
You will be introduced to a dynamic mix of theoretical and critical approaches to the media, including the history and development of media and culture in different contexts. You will learn about how content is produced and consumed in the new multi-platform and digitalised media environment. In addition you will gain practical experience and benefit from a programme of visiting lecturers, many of them industry professionals with first-hand experience of working in different areas of the media. During the course you will visit galleries, exhibitions and other cultural events.
Structure
Phase 1
- Theoretical Approaches to Media
- Communications
- Critical Practice
- Histories, Technologies, Policy and Regulation
- Representation, Circulation and Audiences
Phase 2
- Critical Practices
- Research Methods for the Cultural Industries
- Work Related Learning
- Electives
Phase 3
- Major Project
Dedication
1 year, over 45 weeks, full-time.
Additional information
Comments: This course is taught within the Faculty of Media.
Career opportunities: Graduates will be well suited to careers in the media, communications or creative industries as well as further research.
Contact person: Dr Lynda Dyson
Media, Communications and Critical Practice