MA (Global Media and Communication)

Course Overview

Introduction

This programme aims to prepare you to work as a professional in the international media and communications industries. The programme will give you a critical understanding of the complex global media ecosystem of the 21st century and will prepare you to work as a communications professional with production skills to work across multiple platforms. Through a flexible syllabus that you can curate by choosing from a range of optional modules in specialist areas, you will also have an opportunity to develop an expert niche in subject areas where communications is a key factor, including: social and digital media marketing and climate, sustainability and humanitarian communication among others. You will also complete a capstone final project and may undertake an optional internship during the third semester.

To be accepted on this course, you must have obtained a minimum II.1 (Second Class Honours degree, first division) in an undergraduate degree of any kind, or be in your final year of study and expecting to graduate Summer 2025 (your degree grade will be required before you can formally matriculate onto the MA).

All shortlisted applications will be required to attend an interview (on Zoom) as the final part of the selection process. The quality of the required writing sample and/or video will form part of the selection process.

We welcome applications both from people with and without prior experience in media communications and we welcome applications from all academic backgrounds. 

The programme benefits significantly from the diversity of perspectives brought by international students. The English language requirement for non-native English speakers on this programme is: IELTS of 7.0 overall, with not less than 6.5 in any component.

This programme prepares you for a wide range of careers. The valuable media and communication skills, social media and production skills, research and critical thinking that the MA Global Media and Communication programme offers you are highly transferrable and sought after by employers in sectors including: media and creative industries; advocacy, civil society, and political organisations; strategic communications; social media and digital content production; digital production; publishing; broadcasting; public relations; journalism and communications.

Through the choice of option modules, you can curate a specific focus or specialty to your learning thereby further developing your capacities and enhancing your employability. The programme also offers clear opportunities to pursue further study and research at PhD level.