MA Media Studies at the University of East London is a distinctive programme which engages with contemporary debates in the discipline of media studies from a broadly cultural studies perspective. The programme is designed to develop a critical awareness of historical developments and current debates in media studies and consolidate student understanding of the complex, pervasive and transnational cultures of the production and consumption of media texts. In addition to providing a foundation module which sets out key aspects of the theoretical field of study, the programme offers a wide choice of options from a slate which reflects both the intellectual dynamism of current work in the discipline and the particular expertise of staff in the department.
In general, options explore both textual transformations and the changing cultural, political and technological context in which modern media are produced and consumed. Appropriate options include Digital Cultures, Global Media; Screening Memory, Media Production and Work Practices in the Media Industries. The latter includes a placement component.
The UEL Communication, Cultural and Media Studies submission was awarded a '5' rating in the 1996 and 2001 HEFCE Research Assessment Exercises. It is taught by internationally recognised specialists in the field and is approached from a broadly cultural studies perspective.
The MA Media Studies programme includes media production and work placement options.
The admission of applicants is at the discretion of the University. Applicants will normally have a first or upper second class degree or equivalent in a humanities or social science subject, or comparable professional or research experience. Applications from overseas and EU students are welcome. Students whose first language is not English should normally have achieved a score of 7.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or equivalent.
Eligibility for students without a degree-equivalent qualification will be assessed on the basis of short essay and statement. Where possible applicants will be interviewed by a member of the programme team in order to assess whether they are able to achieve the standard of work required for the award. Overseas students will be asked to supply evidence of written work of a standard sufficient for successful postgraduate study in lieu of an interview. Students wishing to take the media production unit may be required to demonstrate their technical expertise in the medium of their choice.
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
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Advice on courses and careers:-
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cultural industries. We can provide information direct to Students,
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