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Transnational Media and Globalisation – (M.Sc.)
City University London
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| Application Deadline: | We have no specific application deadline, and an early application is recommended | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 8,017 - ≈ € 13,035 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of City University London
This course analyses the global remapping of media spaces and addresses key issues related to transnational media and cultures. The MA course takes full advantage of its location in London, Europe's media hub, and we regularly invite speakers from the industry.
Teaching
We will teach you through a combination of lectures, classes and seminars, taking place in the first and second academic periods (September-April).
Assessment
The majority of postgraduate sociology modules are assessed by 100% coursework. However, some modules outside of the department may have different assessment methods so please check carefully. You are required to obtain a minimum pass mark of 50% in all assessment components.
Dissertation
The dissertation of 15,000 words accounts for one-third of the total marks for the MA degree.
Career Prospects
82% of City's 2009 Sociology graduates were in employment or further study within 6 months of completing their course.
These courses will appeal to you if you wish to achieve a broad study of the subject, either as preparation for a research degree, entry into employment in the wide realms of media and communications, or as a means of furthering your understanding if you are already working in the domain.
These courses can lead to a wide variety of careers in broadcasting, press and telecoms networks, NGOs, the development sector and consultancies, advertising, marketing, politics, journalism, media management and regulatory agencies.
Contents
Course Content
The dynamics of globalisation and digitisation are shaping a new media order. National boundaries no longer contain cultural flows and nation states struggle to maintain control over international communications.
Media is increasingly transnational in character, adjusting - and influencing - cross-border movements of ideas, goods, capital and people. The emerging transnational media order challenges boundaries, questioning the principle of territoriality and opening up from within the national media. New media practices and flows are shaping media spaces with a built-in transnational connectivity, creating contemporary cultures pregnant with new meanings and experiences.
This course analyses the global remapping of media spaces and addresses key issues related to transnational media and cultures. City University is located in London, Europe's media hub. Home to many international media players, it is a vibrant cosmopolitan city and the ideal place for transcultural studies. This MA course takes full advantage of its location and regularly invites speakers from the industry. Past lecturers include representatives from BBC World, CNBC Europe, CNN International and Fashion TV.
Areas you will analyse include:
* Europe's leading multi-territory broadcasters
* Top international production companies
* Development of cross-border TV channels in Europe since the 1980s to the present day. We cover both international news channels and entertainment brands
* Key channels' international expansion strategy
* Transnational advertising and marketing
* The impact of regulation and technology, including communications satellites and fibre optic networks
* The emerging global TV format industry
* Super-formats such as Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Dancing with the Stars, Idol and The Price is Right
Course Structure
You complete six taught modules: three core modules and three electives. You also take part in a dissertation workshop and produce a dissertation over the summer.
Core modules:
* Democratisation, information and communication
* Transnational media and communication
* Approaches to social research
* Sociology dissertation
Elective modules - choose three from:
* Media information markets
* Developments in communication policy
* Media and communication theories
* Political communication
* International communications and conflict
* Representation and reception
* Globalisations, challenges and transformations
* Globalisation and the City
* Analysing media discourses
* Communication, culture and development
* Media and human rights
* Issues in media and communications research
* Global migration
* Global insecurity
* Surveillance studies: theories and concepts
* Feminisms and the media: representation, technology and change
* The information society
NB. Elective modules choices are subject to availability.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
The normal requirement is a good honours degree in any subject but applicants are also welcome from those who with substantial experience in the media, information services or the communication sectors.
If your first language is not English you must show evidence that your command of the English Language is suitable for entry to Postgraduate study. You would be expected to have one of the following English Language qualifications:
* A first degree from an overseas institution recognised by the University as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, from institutions in Australia, Canada or the USA.
* GCE O-level/GCSE English language or English literature, grade C minimum.
* Cambridge ESOL CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) at grade C or above.
* An overall score of 6.5 in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum of 6.0 for each subtest.
* A score of 600 minimum (computer score 250) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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