Overview

The Global Media and Digital Cultures (Online) course from SOAS University of London offers critical grounded knowledge of global media and digital cultures in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with a focus on the dynamics between media and politics and diplomacy, media and social/political change, media and development, media and conflict, media and representation and media and identities.

Employment

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. Recent graduates have been hired by:

Africa Mediaworks Ltd.

Al Jazeera

Associated Press

Breakthrough Breast Cancer

British Film Institute

Channel 5

Comic Relief

Cordoba African Film Festival

Discovery Communications

Equality Now

Hackney Film Festival

International Channel Shanghai

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Media and Digital Cultures

Digital Diplomacy

Transnational Communities and Diasporic Media

Gender, Conflict and the Middle-East

Global Diplomacy: Global Citizenship and Advocacy

Cultural Diplomacy

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Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 29 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

The MA Global Media and Digital Cultures is designed for recent graduates as well as professionals who are looking to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for careers in the media sector as well as in PR, communication systems and companies, government, education, NGOs and the UN. Applicants do not need to have an academic degree in media and communication. However, a genuine demonstrated interest in media and its role would be an advantage.

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Tuition Fees

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12000 GBP / year

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12000 GBP / year

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Funding

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