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MA - Master of Arts
University of Leeds
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MA - Master of Arts
University of Leeds
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
MA - Master of Arts
University of Leeds
Part Time
SEP-25
24 months
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Overview
The media play an important role in entertaining and informing the public, but they also make up a global industry that employs thousands of people. This course will give you an insight into both aspects of the media industries, as you critically analyse their cultural and economic dimensions.
You'll explore the full range of media production, from individual bloggers to huge corporations. Taking an international approach, you’ll study the development of contemporary media to understand current trends.
It’s an interdisciplinary course, drawing on communication and cultural studies, economics, anthropology, business and management studies, sociology, politics, law, literature, art history and music.
Guided by active researchers in the field, many of whom are involved in our Media Industries Research Centre, you’ll gain an insight into how television, film, music, online media, newspapers, magazines and advertising are produced, and what it’s like to work in each industry.
Learning and teaching
We use a range of teaching and learning methods including lectures, group learning and project work, seminars, tutorials and workshops.
Independent study is crucial to this degree, as an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the subjects introduced in lectures and seminars, and to develop your skills in analysis and research. You can anticipate spending at least 20 hours per week on independent study associated with your modules.
You'll be taught by active researchers in the field of communication and media. The research interests and practice of your tutors inform the content of the course.
On this course you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.
Assessment
We use different methods to assess your progress, depending on the modules you choose. These are likely to include essays, video or photography work, presentations or project work and reports.
Career opportunities
This course will give you a wide range of knowledge, as well as advanced skills in research, critical analysis and communication that will serve you well in a variety of careers in the management and production of media content, both in the UK and worldwide. Our graduates have gone on to work in communications roles in broader contexts within the British Council and embassies, as well as roles in PR, social media, web video production, journalism and TV production.
You’ll also be well placed to pursue research at PhD level or an academic career.
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (Hons) in one of the following: a (theory focused) media-related course, communication studies, cultural industry studies/management, cultural studies, history, literature, or sociology. Relevant professional experience may also be considered from an applicant with an undergraduate degree in a preferred subject. We may request additional documentation to inform our decision.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£27,250 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£27,250 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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