MA Global Media and Digital Communications at SOAS University of London

Programme overview

The MA Global Media and Digital Communications offers a unique non-Western critical approach to the study of media and digital transformations in political cultures, development, war, crises, social change and justice.

Department: Department of Media Studies | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Intake: September | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students must take 180 credits comprised of 120 taught credits (including core, compulsory and option modules) and a 60 credit , 10,000 word dissertation. Core and compulsory modules include Dissertation in Media Studies, Qualitative Research Methods, Theories in Global Media and Digital Communications, Debates in Global Media and Digital Political Cultures.

Career pathways

Graduates from the Centre for Global Media and Communications gain expertise in media, communications and film production within a global framework. Graduates develop a portfolio of transferable skills including communication skills, interpersonal skills and team work, which are highly respected by employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in a social science or humanities subject. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications. See international entry requirements and English language requirements. Applicants from Ghana: Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution accepted as equivalent to a UK 2:2: Lower Second Class Hons.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,965 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 25,320 a year. Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.soas.ac.uk/how-apply-postgraduate-study

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