MA Media, Communication and Global Development at University of East Anglia

Discover how to harness the power of storytelling, media, and advocacy to drive real change in the world. Whether your passion lies in global justice, humanitarian action, or digital innovation, our innovative MA in Media, Communication and Global Development empowers you with the tools to tackle some of today’s most urgent global challenges. This course delivers a powerful mix of theory and hands-on experience, designed to launch your career in media and global development.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Global Development  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 1 year full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: Entry points: January; next start January 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll begin by learning how development organisations use media and communication to help solve the world's most pressing issues. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Media and Development in Practice, Research Approaches for Dissertation or Analytical Report (spring Starters), Media, Democracy and Social Change, Media, Communication and Development.

Career pathways

Examples of careers that you could enter include: Charity marketing and communications, Journalism, Public relations, Government communications, Research, Discover more on our Careers webpages..

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