Programme summary for MA Global Media
MA Global Media draws upon a range of disciplines and approaches - cultural studies, political economy, multimedia and technology studies, race, diaspora and postcolonial studies, political philosophy and critical theory - the programme addresses key questions - for example: What is globalization? How do the media influence the globalising processes? What are the political, social and cultural implications of new transnational media technologies? Does globalisation mean the end of Western media imperialism? Does the hybridising logic of media globalization and urbanisation replace eurocentric forms of knowledge and culture? How do postcolonial and diasporic cultures resist perceived Westernisation? Is global ‘terrorism’ a media construction? Does Islamaphobia and racism underpin the new media culture? How significant are the new digital information media in the workings of global capitalism? What ideological fantasies underpin the ‘spectacle’ of global media war? Do new transnational and local ‘third world’ media such as al-Jazeera and Bollywood offer viable political and cultural alternatives to CNN, BBC and Hollywood?
A unique feature of this programme is the integration of global theory and critical media practice. This enable students to enhance their understanding of the production processes, and develop appropriate technical skills and conceptual thinking, to create alternative forms of media culture. The work placement option allows students to gain valuable experience of working in one of the numerous international media organisations based in London-arguably the global centre of the creative media industries.
About the programme
This exciting and challenging programme offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the media within a global framework. The global media is a crucial component in the formation of the ‘new world order’, in which contemporary geo-political events are increasingly integrated into the ideologies and discourses of a transnational media culture. Our programme critically examines a wide range of media including television, cinema, print, the internet and new digital media technologies.
Programme structure
Students taking the Global Media programme will do the foundation module, two options, a Research Methods module and a Dissertation module. Students are invited to select, by negotiation, one option per semester.
Dissertations are submitted at the end of September.
Full-time students take five modules over a single year; part-time students complete five modules over two year.
Career opportunities
The programme will enhance your opportunities to work in the media and cultural industries, particularly those operating in an international context. The programme also provides a basis from which to pursue further postgraduate and doctoral research.
Support
Students are offered tutorial support in following their research interests. In particular, they will be offered expert supervision for their dissertation study. This also includes critical work from practice-based media work and work-placement learning.
Admission
Applicants will normally have a first or upper second class degree or equivalent, or comparable professional or research experience. Applications from overseas and EU students are welcome. Students whose first language is not English should normally have achieved a score of 7.0 in IELTS or equivalent. Eligibility for students without degree-equivalent qualifications will be assessed on the basis of a short essay and statement. Places will be offered after a successful interview with a member of the programme team.
Key facts
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Tuition Fees - 2013/14
Home/EU Fees
- Module fee: £1,100
- Full time fee: £6,600 per yr
International Fees
- Module fee: £1,770
- Full time fee: £10,620 per yr
Fees based on 30 credit modules (unless otherwise indicated) For further information regarding postgraduate fees please refer to www.uel.ac.uk/fees/
