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MSc Media and Communications (Media and Communication Governance)

MSc Media and Communications (Media and Communication Governance)

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Communication Studies Media Studies

Course Summary

This programme offers an intensive, year-long exploration of the governance and regulation of media and communication, including internet and digital platforms, press freedom, telecommunications, broadcasting and the converging media.When urgent questions are being asked, after controversies such as the Edward Snowden revelations, about government’s influence on the internet and the power of media corporations, the content of this programme has never been more relevant.The programme offers a broad-based understanding of the institutions and regulations that structure the development of media and communication systems, and covers policy, legal and economic aspects of media and communication services. It provides an up-to-date engagement with the latest developments in research on media and communications, specifically relating to communications governance at regional, national and international levels. It has a strong focus on international comparison, including at the European level, with opportunities to take courses in the Departments of Media and Communications, Government and Law.In addition, you will have the opportunity to take full advantage of London’s status as the leading global media industry city.CareersOn graduating, our students enter a variety of careers in the UK and abroad, including broadcasting, journalism, advertising, new media industries, political marketing, market research, regulation and policy, media management and research in both the public and private sectors.

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An independent research project of 12,000 words on an approved topic of your choice.

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Entry requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in social science, or degree in another field with professional experience in the media and communications field. Exceptionally, professional experience alone.

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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-renowned university, ranking third overall in the UK and first for social policy, philosophy, and accounting and finance (Complete University Guide, 2026). The university specialises in the provision of research-fed programmes across the social sciences, known for their world-class quality. Courses at LSE are highly competitive and renowned across the globe for their...more