Get to grips with a fascinating subject on this innovative programme. You’ll address current theories, practice and research surrounding the relationship between media and development, and you’ll have the freedom to choose from a wide range of specialist optional modules and training courses.

This Masters programme has three specialist modules - Media and International Development (MID), Media and Development in Practice (MADIP) and Global Media Studies (GMS).
This core content is taught by specialist staff with expertise in media and development across a range of thematic areas including refugees and communication, humanitarian journalism, charity campaigns and more.

Past graduates have gone on to work in a range of fields including humanitarian communication, NGO communications, development journalism, media development, journalism and academia.

Upon completing your MA you’ll be equipped with a range of transferable skills, which means you can pursue a variety of exciting careers both in and beyond international development.

Graduates have gone on to work in a range of fields including humanitarian communication, NGO communications, development journalism, media development, journalism and academia.

You’ll also be well qualified to enter a PhD programme with a view to continuing to an academic career both in the UK and overseas.

CAREER DESTINATIONS

• Marketing and communications manager for international aid organisations

• Media team leader for international charity

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• British Council

• News editor or journalist

• PhD programmes