Entry requirementsApplicants should have a good degree in a cognate subject and/or equivalent professional experience.
Academic titleMedia & Cultural Analysis Master in Arts
Course descriptionThe Media and Cultural Analysis MA enables you to develop a specialism within Communication, Culture and Media (CCM) studies focussing on the exciting area of interaction between media and culture. It draws on the research and publication of the course team and our engagement with key institutions in this field.
Future prospects
This MA will also be attractive to those seeking or wishing to enhance careers in: media research, the cultural and creative industries, creative media practice and education, as well as those having ambitions for further academic/intellectual enquiry and research within this field. Appropriately qualified students may apply to be assessed by practice for some assignments producing, for example, photographic, video or audio pieces.
Course content
The course explores vital current issues such as:
* cultural identity in the context of globalisation
* the role of media and cultural institutions
* the significance of cultural practices
* cultural policy and politics, consumer cultures
* debates on Modernity/Postmodernity
* relationships between culture and technology.
By choosing appropriate modules from within the CCM postgraduate programme and by undertaking an in-depth research project, you will engage in crucial debates and detailed analysis of key aspects of contemporary life.