MA Media in Development
Master
In City of London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
City of london
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Start date
Different dates available
Start of programme: September intake only
Mode of Attendance: Full-time or Part-time
FROM 2017-18
Students must take 180 credits comprised of 120 taught credits (including core and option modules) and a 60 credit dissertation
Select the equivalent of FIVE Modules comprising full (1.0) and half (0.5) Modules including the dissertation
This programme challenges the assumptions behind the media and development industries and development studies, and offers new ways of thinking about the issues. The approach balances critical theoretical analysis of the hegemony implied by the ideas and practices of development with the practical issues surrounding the use of contemporary media, including notably digital technologies.
It draws on media theory, practical knowledge and experience, alongside critical debates within and about development, to challenge assumptions about the role of media and development industries. Students combine critical theoretical analysis of the role of media in development with a focus on practical issues surrounding the use of media, including digital technologies.
The programme differs from other degrees in the field by placing the onus on the role of media to further the Development agenda, especially post the Second World War. Students benefit from the unique position of the Centre for Media Studies as a specialist institution for the study of media in the global south.
It is designed for those with an interest in global media and development, including media and development professionals seeking alternative ways of thinking about their roles. It provides an excellent foundation for MPhil/PhD research.
THE ON-LINE MODULE SIGN-UP SYSTEM GUIDES STUDENTS THROUGH THE AVAILABLE MODULES.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL OPTIONAL MODULES ARE AVAILABLE EVERY YEAR.
Convenors
Somnath Batabyal
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Subjects
- Politics
- IT
- Communication Skills
- Global
- Communication Training
- Media
- IT Development
- Development
- Political communication
- Transferable skills
- Cultural Studies
- Intercultural awareness
- Indian Cinema
- Problem Solving Skills
- National Communication
Course programme
Students will take four units in total.
Core Modules- Theoretical and Contemporary Issues in Media, Information Communication Technologies and Development
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Dissertation MA Media and Development
At least two half-units from the range of options in the Centre for Media and Film Studies.
- International Political Communication
- Media Spectacle and Urban Space in East Asia
- Topics in Global Digital Cultures
- Studies in Global Digital Cultures
- Mediated Culture in the Middle East: Politics and Communications
- Theoretical Approaches to International Journalisms
- Transnational Communities and Diasporic Media:Networking, Connectivity, Identity
- Theoretical Issues in Media and Cultural Studies
- Theoretical and Contemporary Issues in Global Media and Post-National Communication
Up to two half units may be selected from other departments in the school.
Department of Anthropology- Anthropology of Development
- Anthropology of Travel and Tourism
- Tourism and Travel: A Global Perspective
- Medical Anthropology in Global Perspective
- Culture and Society of East Africa
- Culture and Society of West Africa
- Government and politics in Africa
- Comparative politics of the Middle East
- Politics of Globalisation and Development in Asia and Africa
- Aid and Development
- Civil society, social movements and the development process
- Gender and Development
- Music in Development
- Sound Recording and Production
This is the structure for 2018/19 applicants
If you are a current student you can find structure information on Moodle or through your Department.
Programme Specification- PROGRAMME SPEC FROM 2017-2018 (pdf; 63kb)
- NEW Prog Spec (pdf; 142kb)
Important notice regarding changes to programmes and modules
MA Media in Development