Course summary
This course examines key issues of media and communication, introducing principles of cultural theories and media research methods, providing a broader understanding of how different aspects of the media interconnect. Data Analytics Units covers a wide range of topics including programming, databases, security, project management and computer networking, giving you both the underpinning theory and the ability to apply it to complex real-world problems, as well as an awareness of emerging technologies and developments. As the various elements of the mass media converge, it is increasingly appropriate to develop a broader understanding of how different aspects of the media interconnect. This course examines key issues of media and communication, introducing principles of cultural theories and media research methods. For this course you must complete a series of units that address the central issues and concepts informing the study of the media in a cultural diverse environment as the nowadays society. The course offers units dealing with fundamental principles and topics of the subject area (e.g. Current research in mass communications; Media institutions, structure and policies; and Research Methods in the area of media); and a core unit focuses on international development. The course includes a final self-directed independent study project, in the form of a dissertation based on a research project. It is this project work that provides you with the opportunity to tailor the course to your own interests (subject to staff supervisory expertise).
Entry requirements
Applicants should have an Honours degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institute, or a postgraduate qualification such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Mass Communications or the equivalent. Candidates with a considerable track record in journalism, who do not have a degree, will also be considered.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
For information on postgraduate funding, please visit: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/postgraduatestudy/postgraduate-fees-and-funding
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU