| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Global Media MA
Overview
The Global Media MA course is designed for those who work in, or want to work in, the media industries. It offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to global media, examining key developments in the media and communications industries associated with the logic of globalisation.
Course Structure
The course is taught in lectures and seminars by the team from Westminster's top-rated Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI). It is based on continuous assessment, with a focus on developing a clear and comprehensive understanding of communication and the mass media.
Core Modules
- Advanced Independent Study: This module provides guidance on how to conduct a major piece of independent research, supplemented by group work and individual supervision.
- Global Media: This module provides an overview of contemporary developments in global media and communication industries and their impact on cultures worldwide.
- Researching Media and Communication: This module introduces students to the main methods of communication research, covering selective quantitative and qualitative methods.
Option Modules
- Communication Policy and Power: This module offers a comprehensive introduction to the dynamics and processes that shape communication policy.
- Communications Policy and Global Development: This module provides an overview of the theoretical and practical history of communications within the development process of middle and lower-income economies.
- Digital Media Business: Strategy and Entrepreneurship: This module requires students to work in teams, developing a digital media business idea and submitting it individually as a lean feasibility study.
- Policies for the Digital Age: This module explores key policies shaping the dynamic landscape of the networked digital media environment.
- Media Audiences in the Digital Age: This module analyses audiences and media institutions, passive/active audiences, media influence and effects, and ethnography and media audiences.
- Media, Activism and Politics: This module offers a critical assessment of the role of media in political mobilisation, social movements, dissent, wars, conflicts, elections, and political and social crises.
- Political Economy of Communication: This module introduces students to the political economy approach to analysing the production, distribution and consumption of media content.
- The Chinese Media: This module introduces participants to the Chinese media in the context of a world order changing on account of the growth in wealth and power of several countries, in particular, China.
- The Sociology of News: This module is a critical study of the news media in the context of current society.
- Media and Communication Theory: This module covers a range of theoretical approaches to studying media and communication in a loosely historical order.
- Artificial Intelligence and Society: This module explains what AI is and offers a systematic overview of what is behind AI.
- Podcast Production: This module teaches students about the different facets of podcast making, exploring genres and the production techniques required for specific formats.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2:1) or a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a humanities or social sciences discipline and/or have relevant professional experience.
- If the first language is not English, students should have an IELTS 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each element.
- Applicants are required to submit one academic reference.
Fees and Funding
- UK tuition fee: £1,125 (Price per 20-credit module)
- International tuition fee: £1,985 (Price per 20-credit module)
- Alumni discount: This course is eligible for an alumni discount.
- Funding: There is a range of funding available that may help students fund their studies, including Student Finance England (SFE).
- Scholarships: The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and offers a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
Teaching and Assessment
- Teaching methods focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
- Assessment types include practical and coursework, with a focus on developing a clear and comprehensive understanding of communication and the mass media.
Research Groups
- Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI)
Location
- Harrow Campus is based in north-west London, just 20 minutes from the city centre by train.
University of Westminster
Overview:
University of Westminster is a public university located in London, England. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. The university is known for its focus on practical learning and its strong connections to the industry.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university has four campuses across London, providing students with a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students have access to various facilities, including a cinema, gallery spaces, and sports facilities. The university also offers a range of student support services, including career guidance, academic support, and mental health services.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Location:
The university's location in London provides students with access to a wealth of cultural and professional opportunities.Practical Learning:
The university emphasizes practical learning, with many programs incorporating work placements and industry projects.Industry Connections:
The university has strong connections to industry, providing students with opportunities for networking and career development.Diverse Student Body:
The university has a diverse student body, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate courses:
A broad range of undergraduate courses in various disciplines, including business, design, creative industries, and liberal arts.Postgraduate courses:
A variety of postgraduate study options, including master's degrees, research degrees, and short courses.Other:
The university has a strong commitment to research and innovation, with a focus on areas such as sustainability, social justice, and digital technologies. It also has a dedicated alumni network, providing support and opportunities for graduates.
