Global Media and Society

The knowledge and skills you acquire during this MA will set your CV apart for prospective employers. You’ll gain extensive knowledge about important aspects of culture and society, and the role of global media. You will also develop key skills in critical thinking, project management, teamwork skills and independent research.

During the course, you will be encouraged to discover where your interests and aptitude are best suited and think proactively about your career path.

Here are some of the positions and sectors that our department's graduates have previously gone into:

• Teaching in secondary and higher education
• Writing/Editing for Global Newspapers and National Magazines
• Government Policy Management
• Visual Effects Production Coordinator
• Bid Writing
• Marketing Management
• Careers Services
• Community Care Manager
• Local Authority
• Volunteer Coordinator
• National Charity Researcher
• Department of Health
• Social Media Manager
• Internet Industries
• Operations Manager
• Internet Delivery Platform
• Customer Success Team Leader
• Software Design Company
• Project Support Officer
• Civil Service
• Graduate Bid Writer
• Senior Sustainable Development Officer
• Local Authority Planning Policy Officer
• Educational Social Enterprise Research Technician
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Search Engine Optimisation
• National Health Care

Many graduates use this course as the springboard for moving on to further study at PhD level.

Careers and employability support

Our degrees open up an extremely wide array of career pathways in businesses and organisations, large and small, in the UK and overseas. Our specialist Employability team is ready to support you, whether you are starting out your career after leaving higher education or returning to university to open up new career options.

We provide individual employability advice, application support, career events, development opportunities and resources to help you plan and achieve your career goals. We also run a paid internship scheme specifically for arts, humanities and social sciences students.

The Lancaster Award is available to all postgraduate taught students and recognises work experience, volunteering and personal development alongside your studies. Developed with employers, it helps you reflect on key skills, boost your CV and articulate your strengths with confidence.

Whether you have a clear idea of your potential career path or need some help considering the options, our friendly team is on hand.

Find out more about Lancaster’s careers events, extensive resources and personal support for Careers and Employability.

There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers.

Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.

College fees

Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small College Membership Fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.

For students starting in 2025, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses.

Computer equipment and internet access

To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems.

The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place.

Application fees for 2025

For most taught postgraduate programmes starting in 2025 you must pay a non-refundable application fee of £40. We cannot consider applications until this fee has been paid, as advised on our online secure payment system. There is no application fee for postgraduate research applications.

Application fees for 2026

There is no application fee if you are applying for postgraduate study starting in 2026.

Paying a deposit

For some of our courses you will need to pay a deposit to accept your offer and secure your place. We will let you know in your offer letter if a deposit is required and you will be given a deadline date when this is due to be paid.

The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status.

If you are studying on a programme of more than one year’s duration, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. Read more about fees in subsequent years.

Find all fees and funding information for students at Lancaster University.