Overview
New forms of communication and storytelling are vital in addressing some of today’s global challenges. From climate change and sustainability, to global poverty, minority rights, peacebuilding and more.
Whether you want to work at the global or local level, directly in the media sector or inside private, public or civic organisations, you’ll need expert knowledge of contemporary media and communication practices – along with a potent communication skillset and a critical, problem-solving mindset. If you want to be one of those shaping the future of media and communication, this course is for you.
Develop career-ready skills and know-how
On this programme, you’ll study real-world practices, nurturing an analytical approach while exploring topics like media infrastructures and identities, social movements, digital media, advocacy and public relations. Build work-ready skills along the way, through a mix of multi-media presentations, visual communications and reports, promotional campaigns, plus podcasting.
Loughborough London is the leading hub of research in this specialist area. The course is continually refreshed with input from partner organisations like UNICEF, the International Paralympic Committee, BBC Media Action, This Great Adventure, and IT4Change. Hear from their experts in guest lectures and benefit from even deeper insights through collaborative modules and projects.
A stepping stone to a meaningful communications career
This master’s will prepare you for strategic communication roles such as brand communications specialist or marketing communications manager, as well as content and creative foresight roles such as content strategist and social media manager. Through a combination of independent work and industry exposure, it will also prepare students for employment in research, policy and academic professional environments, spanning roles such as cultural programmes coordinator, media analyst and policy advisor for media and culture.
Why you should study this degree
- Analyse and explore media and communication developments in a fast-paced environment driven by technological innovation and societal changes.
- Gain a critical understanding of the role of communication and media in facilitating processes of social change.
- Explore contemporary approaches to communication and media for social change in global and local contexts.
- Develop work-ready communication and teamwork skills.
- Learn from leading professionals and renowned academics in the field.
- Access insights from partners like UNICEF, the International Paralympic Committee, BBC Media Action, This Great Adventure, and IT4Change.
- Full immersion in each topic area through block teaching.
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Course includes:
- Disaster Risk Management
- Sustainable and Resilient Development
- Media, Social Movements and Identities
- Researching Media Industries
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
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Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Communication Studies Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 52 other Masters in Media Management in United KingdomExplore more key information
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General requirements
A 2:2 honours degree with a minimum of 55% (or equivalent international qualification), in social science, humanities or associated subject.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide details of alternative qualifications or relevant professional or voluntary work experience as this will also be considered.
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Living costs
London
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Funding
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