Media and Communications (Media and Communication Governance)

You take one course on media and communications theories and concepts, a course in research methods and a media and communications governance course, and will choose courses from a range of options within the Department and across other relevant departments, such as Law and Management. In addition, you will submit a dissertation of 12,000 words.

(* denotes half unit) 

Theories and Concepts in Media and Communications I (Key concepts and interdisciplinary approaches)*
Addresses key theoretical and conceptual issues in the study of media and communications within a broadly interdisciplinary social science perspective.

Media and Communications Governance*
Maps key elements of communication governance, including key concepts and institutions, and examines contemporary issues and debates in communication governance.

Methods of Research in Media and Communications (including Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis)*
Aims to provide you with general training in research methods and techniques including research design and the collection, analysis and interpretation of data.

Dissertation
An independent research project of 12,000 words on an approved topic of your choice. 

Courses to the value of one and a half units from a range of options. 

For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page.

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You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School's Calendar, or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the updated graduate course and programme information page.

Quick Careers Facts for the Department of Media & Communications

Median salary of our PG students six months after graduating: £30,000 

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

• Advertising, Marketing, PR, Media, Entertainment, Publishing and Journalism
• Consultancy
• Information, Digital Technology and Data
• Government, Public Sector and Policy
• FMCG, Manufacturing and Retail

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2019-20 were the third group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling and who were working in full-time employment.

On graduating, our students enter a variety of careers in the UK and abroad, including broadcasting, journalism, advertising, new media industries, political marketing, market research, regulation and policy, media management and research in both the public and private sectors.

Further information on graduate destinations for this programme

Support for your career

Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year, and LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search. Find out more about the support available to students through LSE Careers.