Communication

This Communication MA degreeat the University of Westminster gives you an in-depth critical understanding of digital and traditional media, and the many different factors that shape communication and mass media – providing you with a distinctive competitive edge in the creative industries careers market.The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

The Communication MA degreeat the University of Westminster draws on the latest thinking in media policy, political economy and communication theories, and encourages you to develop strong critical thinking, research and communication skills.

You will conduct research both as part of a team – for example analysing how a story has been covered by different media outlets – and individually, during your dissertation, on a topic that fascinates you and is agreed with your supervisor.

One of the things that sets this course apart is its breadth of both theory and practice. You will explore the political, economic, cultural and sociological forces that impact mass media, and learn how AI is influencing society through the lens of equality and justice. You can also learn to develop a digital media business plan and pitch it, and gain hands-on skills in podcasting.The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Careers

• The Communication MA has a strong international reputation and prepares graduates for a career in the media industries.

• While many go on to media organisations in the UK and around the world, some progress to government or regulatory roles in the public sector, broader international organisations and NGOs.

• Others pursue research through a PhD. For people already working in media jobs, the course is often a route to a more senior role within their organisation, or to a different sector of the media.

Courses include:

• Media and Communication Theory

• Researching Media and Communication

• Communication Policy and Power

• Communications Policy and Global Development

• Digital Media Business: Strategy and Entrepreneurship

• Global Media

• Media Audiences in the Digital Age