The Global Media and Politics MA is a fantastic opportunity for you to engage with current debates about the constantly evolving role of media in national and international political life.IntroductionThe course explores different forms of communication in their social, political, and economic contexts, focusing in particular on the relationship between news media, social media, and politics in contemporary societies. It also uncovers the ways in which journalists and politicians attempt to set the political agenda or influence public opinion and also explores the ways in which the audiences, as public and as citizens, are involved in media as consumers and producers.The programme focuses on theories and debates surrounding:The relationship between the mass media, politics and societyThe role and function of the media in a democracyThe impact of mass media on global political processesResearch methods used in media and communication research.Who is this course for?This course is designed for graduates from relevant fields, such as Politics, International Relations, Communication and Media, Sociology, History, Law, or Journalism. This programme is for you if you want to enhance your career prospects in professional areas like government, media, journalism and public relations, or want to go onto further academic study (PhD).What you'll learnDifferent forms of communication in their social, political, and economic contextsThe relationship between news media, social media, and politics in contemporary societiesEmployability skills, including applying critical reviewing skills, giving presentations, plus data analysis, problem-solving, team-working and research design and implementation.Departmental support:dedicated to small group teachingan international student communitya vibrant and active research environment linked to The Centre for Digital Politics, Media and Democracy (DigiPol) and other department-based research centresan interdisciplinary teaching and research environment.