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Global Media Management (MA)

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Multimedia Software (Use) Film / Video / Television Production Media Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Digital media has transformed the way we make and consume news, entertainment and communication. On this UK master's course in global media management you’ll learn how to analyse this fast-changing landscape - and influence its development. You’ll explore critical concepts through in-depth research and practical projects, preparing you for success in the global creative and communications industries. Discover the social, cultural, political and technological impact of the changes brought about by digital media. On this MA course you'll develop in-depth understanding of how people engage with the world through the internet, social networks, press and mobile media. Real-life case studies will help you examine organisations’ communications strategies, learning how ideas are developed and how users respond to them. You’ll also learn the skills to become an expert digital media practitioner yourself, covering topics from gamification to citizen journalism.

You'll be assessed through essays, presentations, a portfolio, a research proposal and a final project.

Modules

This module will introduce you to the creative practices, technical skills and conceptual frameworks required to produce critical media projects in a range of media (for example, video, photography, web) in a digital environment. It will explore the ways in which contemporary media production, participation and consumption are shaped by their historical, technological and everyday contexts. Through practice workshops, exploring key examples from alternative and experimental media, you will be encouraged to produce work that is analytical and critical of established media conventions.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£28,900

Entry requirements

Upper second-class degree or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University.

University information

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities, and today ranks within the top 13 institutions in the country, according to the 2023 Complete University Guide league table. With seven...more