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Media, Culture and Education – (M.A.)
Institute of Education, University of London
Dept of Culture, Communication and Media
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Institute of Education, University of London
This masters degree will:
* explore popular culture, media education, media literacy, mass communication and related fields
* develop your skills of analysis and research
* combine theory with practical opportunities for media production
* examine critically the most recent developments in the fields of cultural studies and new media, including the impact of new technologies
* engage with debates about the place and purpose of the media in society, including in formal and informal learning settings.
Features
This masters degree provides the opportunity to:
* explore the theory and practice of media education
* work with leading researchers in the field
* develop media production skills, including digital video, animation and blogging
* engage with social media and consider its impact on education
* develop your capacities as a media educator
* work with the British Film Institute, our partner for three of the modules.
Want to start your masters degree in October? Find out more and apply now at ioe.ac.uk/masters
Contents
Core topics
* Media, cultural theory and education
* Research methods in cultural studies in education
Related topics
* Computer games, virtual worlds and education
* Digital animation and new literacies
* Digital video production
* Film: theory and educational practice
* Internet cultures
How are you assessed?
By coursework assignments of up to 5,000 words, plus practical work for some modules, and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.
Attendance
Mixed mode, including face-to-face residential workshops at the IOE and British Film Institute of two to three days per module, bridged by online learning.
Length of programme
One year full-time or two years part-time
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A good first degree in a relevant subject.
Proficiency in English requirements
For all masters programmes, if your first language is not English, the Institute will need proof of your proficiency in English (IELTS 7.0 - 6.0 writing, 6.5 reading; TOEFL 650 - paper, 280 - computer, 114 - internet; or Cambridge Certificate in the Proficiency of English Grade A or B).
Visas
Overseas students made an offer of a place will require sufficient time to gain a visa to study in the UK. We advise early application at least six weeks prior to the start of the programme. If your application is received later than this we will usually consider it for the next available entry point.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 650 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 280 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 114 |
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