MA Media, Culture & Society

The Media and Society BA course offered by the University of Leicester examines the scope and impacts of media on society. This course offers an in-depth understanding of the relationship between media, culture, and society. Students will learn how the media shape our world and develop transferrable skills that will benefit a wide range of careers.Course Content: This degree explores a multi-disciplinary approach, drawing on theories and methodologies from social science and humanities-based disciplines. Students will study a variety of both historical and contemporary forms of media including print, TV, radio, social media, and digital platforms and the roles they play in shaping society. The course also covers topics such as gender, ethnicity, class, and sexuality in the media. Key Modules: There are a variety of modules available for study throughout the three years of this course. In the first year, modules cover Key Concepts in Sociology, Youth and Society, and Introduction to Media. Second-year modules include Global Cinema, Youth, Media and Culture, and Gender, Sexuality and Media. The final year modules encompass areas such as Transnational Media and Cultural Exchanges, Collective Identities and Audience Research.Accreditations: The course is fully accredited and certified by the University of Leicester, a globally recognised university.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a wide range of careers including media research, journalism, marketing, public relations, and social policy. The transferrable skills learned throughout this degree such as communication, critical thinking, independent research, and problem-solving are highly sought after by employers across various sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.