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MA Communication, Media and Development

MA Communication, Media and Development

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Full time | Loughborough University London | 1 year | SEP-24

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

Communication / Media Film / Video / Television Production

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Global Communication and Social Change MA will equip you with the skills and a critical understanding of the role of media and communication in development and social change.

Communication and media are at the heart of processes of social change, with a wide range of applications, including NGO and charity communications, social and behaviour change communication, social impact communications, and community media.

New forms of communication and storytelling are vital in addressing some of today’s global challenges, including climate change and sustainability, global poverty, conflict and peacebuilding, voice and rights of marginalised groups, and mis/dis-information.

You will consider the major theories relevant to the analysis of the media, global communication, and development and social change, including globalization, epistemologies of the South, decolonisation, and theories of participation and social movements.

You will explore contemporary approaches to communication for social change in global and local contexts, including citizen engagement, participatory development, behaviour change communication, campaigns, edutainment, community media, entrepreneurial changemaking, media development, activism and social movements.

Students will engage with leading organisations and agencies to develop professional skills throughout the programme. Our Institute has strong relationships with UNICEF, the International Paralympic Committee, BBC Media Action, International Media Support, and IT4Change, and is supported by an International Advisory Board consisting of scholars, practitioners and activists. In addition, our Future Space Enterprise Hub offers additional supports for engaging with partners, sourcing internships, and establishing start-ups and consultancies.

Our graduates have gone onto careers in NGOs, UN agencies, government departments, social enterprises, and consultancies.

How you'll be assessed

Our programme includes both traditional and creative forms of assessment. You can expect to complete essays, reports and case studies, as well as podcasts, posters and multi-media presentations.

Your future career

Graduating from the MA in Global Communication and Social Change could lead to careers in NGOs, UN agencies and other international development organisations, the charity/community sector, activist organisations, philanthropies, social enterprises, consultancies and beyond.

If you're looking to pursue a career using media and communication to foster and facilitate positive social change within a global public, private or third-sector company or organisation, then this MA in Global Communication and Social Change is for you.

Modules

This module introduces theories and approaches to practice in communication, development and social change to critically explore the role of media and communication in a globalized and changing world. Dominant ideas about international development will be explored. Students will engage with the experiences of people from the Global South, and will explore broader debates on media, communication and social change.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,500

Entry requirements

Students need to have a 2:2 honours degree with a minimum of 55% (or equivalent international qualification), in social science, humanities or associated subject. Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide details of alternative qualifications or relevant professional or voluntary work experience as this will also be considered.