MSc Global Media and Communications (LSE and UCT)

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London School of Economics and Political Science

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

P4UC

Campuses

Houghton Street

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines29-Sep-2026

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Duration 24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 28,900 / year

Next Intake 29-Sep-2026

MSc Global Media and Communications (LSE and UCT)

About

Introduction

The unique MSc double degree in Global Media and Communications enables you to study for one year at LSE in London, the UK's media capital, and one year at Fudan University – a top journalism faculty with close links to Shanghai's media industry.

The programme will provide you with a critical exploration of mediation in the global context, examining processes of globalisation in relation to organisation, production, consumption and representation in media and communications. In our ever increasingly globalised world, international experience gained on one of our global programmes is invaluable and provides an excellent knowledge and experience base to work from.

Preliminary readings

Set out below, you'll find some suggested readings that will prove helpful to you in preparing for your arrival at LSE, and for finding out about courses you may be interested in taking.

It's not essential that you read everything on the list - the intention is simply to give you an idea of the level and range of material covered.

Appadurai, A. (1996). Modernity at Large: Cultural Dimensions of Globalization. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press.
Flew, T. (2007) Understanding Global Media. Basingstoke, New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Kraidy, M. (2005) Hybridity, Or, The Cultural Logic of Globalization. Philadelphia: Temple University Press.
Maxwell, R.(ed.) (2001) Culture Works: Essays on the Political Economy of Culture. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.
Miller, T. (et al.) (2005) Global Hollywood 2. London: BFI Publishing.
Orgad, S. (2012). Media Representation and the Global Imagination. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Pickering, M. (2001) Stereotyping: The Politics of Representation. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Rantanen, T. (2004) The Media and Globalization. London: Sage.
Silverstone, R. (2007). Media and Morality. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Tomlinson, J. (1999) Globalisation and Culture. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Thussu, D. (2006) Media on the Move: Global Flow and Contra-Flow. London and New York: Routledge.
Silverstone, R. (2007) Media and Morality. Cambridge: Polity Press.

Disciplines

Department of Media and Communications

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Graduate entry requirements for applicants from Saudi Arabia Taught master's programmes To be considered for admission to a taught master's programme (upper second class equivalent), we would normally require a bachelor's degree after at least four years of study with grades of 80 per cent, 3.3/4, 4.0/5, or an overall B, if awarded since 2004. If awarded prior to 2004, we require the master's with similar grades. To be considered for admission to a taught master's programme (first-class equivalent), we would normally require a bachelor's degree after at least four years of study with grades of 90 per cent, 3.75/4, 4.7/5, A or very good, if awarded since 2004. If awarded prior to 2004, we require the master's with similar grades. Research programmes (MPhil/MRes/PhD) To be considered for admission to a research programme, we would normally require a master’s degree if awarded after 2004 and expect grades of 85 per cent.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

The English language requirement for this programme is Higher. Read more about our English language requirements.

Competition for places at LSE is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you an offer of a place.

However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out from other students.

Career

From CV workshops through to careers fairs, LSE offers lots of information and support to help you make that all-important step from education into work.

Many of the UK’s top employers give careers presentations at the School during the year and there are numerous workshops covering topics such as job hunting, managing interviews, writing a cover letter and using LinkedIn.

See LSE Careers for further details.

Fee Information

At LSE, your tuition fees, and eligibility for any financial support, will depend on whether you’re classified as a home or overseas student (known as your fee status). We assess your fee status based on guidelines provided by the Department for Education.

Further information about fee status classification.

Tuition Fee

GBP 28,900

Application Fee

GBP