MA Global Media and Culture

The Global Media and Culture program is a postgraduate course offered at Keele University. This program aims to provide students with an informed, critical and creative approach towards understanding media and culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. The curriculum of this course has been designed to connect theoretical foundations with significant areas of production and consumption, spanning across different cultures and societies worldwide.Course Content: The course involves a comprehensive study of topics such as Global Media & Cultural Industries, Details in Discourse, Intercultural Communication, and Emerging Technologies in Practice. The course provides the flexibility to choose from a range of specified modules related to the main subject areas. It is both academically rigorous and practically focused, providing students with a blend of critical-thinking skills and practical abilities. Key Modules: Some of the main modules explored in this course are Global Media and Power, Globalisation – Cultures, History and Futures, Research Methods in Media, Communications and Culture, and Dissertation in Media, Communications and Culture. There is a range of optional modules as per students' interests, including Intercultural Communication, Media Convergence, and Media, Communication, and Global Development, among others. Future Careers: The course opens a vast range of career opportunities for students. Postgraduate study at Keele not only equips students with subject-specific knowledge but also provides a host of transferrable skills. Graduates can explore roles in media auditing, filmmaking, marketing, public relations, journalism, and other associated fields. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.