MSc Global Media and Communications (LSE and Fudan)
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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The unique MSc double degree in Global Media and Communications enables you to study for one year at LSE in London, the UKs media capital, and one year at Fudan University, at a top journalism faculty with close links to Shanghais media industry.The programme combines theory, independent research and practical media skills, as well as training in Mandarin language. Itll provide you with a critical exploration of mediation in the global context, examining processes of globalisation in relation ...Read more

The unique MSc double degree in Global Media and Communications enables you to study for one year at LSE in London, the UK's media capital, and one year at Fudan University, at a top journalism faculty with close links to Shanghai's media industry.The programme combines theory, independent research and practical media skills, as well as training in Mandarin language. It'll provide you with a critical exploration of mediation in the global context, examining processes of globalisation in relation to organisation, production, consumption and representation in media and communications, with a particular focus on China. The first year at LSE will offer you a solid theoretical foundation, upon which you'll continue to build in the second year at Fudan University, during which you'll also gain invaluable knowledge and experience of China, including an internship at a relevant media or cultural organisation.The MSc Global Media and Communications (LSE-Fudan) has run since 2007. In this time, it has produced nearly 150 outstanding graduates from over 30 countries and regions. Alumni of the programme have gone on to work and excel in a wide range of sectors and organisations, including international development organisations, media, government agencies, multinational corporations and academia. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Bloomberg, Agence France-Press (AFP), The Economist, Estee Lauder, Mastercard, and McKinsey are just some of the places where alumni from the programme can be found.Graduate destinations:On graduating, our students enter a variety of global careers including broadcasting, journalism, advertising, new media industries, political marketing, market research, regulation and policy, media management and research in both public and private sectors.

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Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in social science, or degree in another field with professional experience in media and communications.

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£28,900 per year

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Year 1 (at LSE, 2025/26): Overseas students: £28,900 Year 2 (at Fudan, 2026/27): Home students (ie, non-Chinese nationals): to be confirmed, but for reference in 2024/25 students paid CNY 120,000 (provisional)

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Year 1 (at LSE, 2025/26): Overseas students: £28,900 Year 2 (at Fudan, 2026/27): Overseas students (ie, non-Chinese nationals): to be confirmed, but for reference in 2024/25 students paid CNY 120,000 (provisional) Chinese nationals, second year (2025/26 at Fudan) - fee set by Chinese Ministry of Education (Contact Fudan for further details)

£28,900 per year

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Year 1 (at LSE, 2025/26): Overseas students: £28,900 Year 2 (at Fudan, 2026/27): Overseas students (ie, non-Chinese nationals): to be confirmed, but for reference in 2024/25 students paid CNY 120,000 (provisional) Chinese nationals, second year (2025/26 at Fudan) - fee set by Chinese Ministry of Education (Contact Fudan for further details)

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London , London

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