PMMEDCON - MA Media and Communications

This course offers the chance to gain an overview of the landscape of contemporary communications. The course is international in its focus, looking at media and communications globally, and from theoretical perspectives. It is for graduates who are looking for a career in media including film, television, radio and journalism, as well as those wanting a more 'commercial' career in public relations, business communications and publicity. The course is suited to students who are interested in the broad scope of media and communications, including marketing, branding and sales, as well as how electronic media such as television, film and computer-mediated social networks operate. Three core modules focus on globalization, communication theory and researching media and communications. Students also choose from a wide range of modules which offer the opportunity to specialize within the course as a whole, culminating in an MA dissertation.

Course structure:

The MA in Media and Communications follows a set pattern of 3 Cores, 3 Options and a triple-weighted Dissertation module.

Students will be required to choose 3 optional modules of which at least 2 must be designated options while one may be an electivemoduleselected from all level 7 modules in the University.

More specifically:

Knowledge and understanding

By the end of this programme students should be able to:

1. critically evaluate the uses and applications of media and communications
2. determine the best ways to research and analyse media and communications

Cognitive/intellectual skills

By the end of this programme students should be able to:

3. identify, critically analyse and apply appropriate research methods in the field of media and communications
4. critically analyse current issues and anticipate future developments in media and communications

Key/transferable skills including employability and professional practice

By the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:

5. communicate effectively – including oral and written communication – in professional media and communication environments
6. demonstrate a broad knowledge of the composition of the international media, communications and creative industries

Subject-specific practical skills

By the end of this programme students should be able to:

7. carry out research exercises in the sphere of media and communications, using appropriate methodologies;
8. demonstrate a range of interpersonal, self-management and research skills relevant to media and communications;
9. produce research proposals, assess marketing and public relations documents, understand media policy documents and perform close readings of media and communications texts

Knowledge and understanding

By the end of this programme students should be able to:

1. critically evaluate the uses and applications of media and communications

2. determine the best ways to research and analyse media and communications:

SM7086 Communication Theory
SM7088 Researching Media and
Communications
SM7P15 Mass Communication Dissertation

Cognitive/intellectual skills

By the end of this programme students should
be able to:

3. identify, critically analyse and apply
appropriate research methods in the field of
media and communications

4. critically analyse current issues and
anticipate future developments in media and
communications:

SM7088 Researching Media and
Communications
SM7094 Media Audiences and Research
SM7086 Communication Theory
SM7P15 Mass Communication Dissertation
SM7089 Globalisation

Key/transferable skills including employability and professional practice
By the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:

5. communicate effectively – including oral and written communication – in professional
media and communication environments

6. demonstrate a broad knowledge of the composition of the international media,
communications and creative industries:

SM7086 Communication Theory
SM7095 Political Communication
SM7089 Globalisation
Information Society

Subject-specific practical skills

By the end of this programme students should be able to:

7. carry out research exercises in the sphere
of media and communications, using
appropriate methodologies;

8. demonstrate a range of interpersonal, selfmanagement and research skills relevant to media and communications;

9. produce research proposals, assess marketing and public relations documents,
understand media policy documents and perform close readings of media and
communications texts:

SM7086 Communication Theory
SM7088 Researching Media and
Communications
SM7101 Advertising
SM7095 Political Communication
SM7089 Globalisation
SM7068 Information Society
SM7P15 Mass Communication Dissertation
SM7094 Media Audiences and Research

NA

Assessment methods include reports, presentations, production plans, interactive projects, essays and examinations.

The course does not officially offer a work placement module.

NA

PG Diploma in Media and Communications

Any combination of modules from the Course Structure Diagram - one of which must be from the core modules - to the value of 120 points.

PG Certificate in Media and Communications

Any combination of modules from the Course Structure Diagram - one of which must be from the core modules - to the value of 60 points

MA Media and Communications graduates go on to careers in the broad range of media industries, including but not limited to broadcast production, pre- and post-production; marketing; direct marketing; advertising; sales; public relations and promotions; and associated areas of public services and charities as well as private and independent media companies. The course will equip students with the skills associated with strategy, planning and theory in the media and communication industries. Students may already be carrying out internships in the communications industries whilst sitting the course.

Successful applicants will normally be expected to have:

• A good Honours degree or equivalent.
• If you have lower qualifications but substantial relevant work experience you are also encouraged to apply. You will be asked to provide a written portfolio summarising your work history and showing how it relates to the aims of the course.

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.