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Media and Global Development at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS

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Course summary

Overview Key topics addressed in this course include behaviour change communication, participatory communication, press freedom, NGO fundraising and representations of development. In recent years, we’ve had an impressive line-up of seminars, lectures and workshops from organisations including Save the Children, FCDO and WaterAid. In addition, you can attend professional skills courses such as Participatory Photography and Mobile Filmmaking and get involved with UEA societies such as UEATV, Concrete Magazine and Live Wire. You’ll find this course relevant if you’ve recently completed undergraduate study with an interest in the relationship between media and development, or if you’ve already worked in the media or in the field of development. Please note we are changing our name to the School of Global Development from 1 August 2023, as we mark our 50th Anniversary. About This Course 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 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, charity marketing and communications, journalism and academia. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Modules

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Assessment method

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Entry requirements

Degree classification: Bachelor's degree - 2:1 Degree Subject: Social Sciences, preferably Media, Politics or Development


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with minimum 6.0 in Writing & Speaking and 5.5 in Listening & Reading

English Foreign Language: Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):   Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date. We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £10150 Whole course
England £10150 Whole course
Northern Ireland £10150 Whole course
Scotland £10150 Whole course
Wales £10150 Whole course
International £21200 Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

Sponsorship information

UEA offers a number of scholarships to qualified UK/EU and international students each year; these awards are based on academic merit.

Media and Global Development at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS