Transnational Media & Globalisation  MA

Overview

City's Transnational Media and Globalisation MA analyses the global remapping of media spaces and addresses key issues related to transnational media and cultures.

The course takes full advantage of its location in London, Europe's media hub, and we regularly invite speakers from the industry.

Course Fees:

  • Full-time EU: £7,500
  • Part-time EU: £4,000
  • Full-time Non EU: £11,500

Start Date:

24 September 2012

How to Apply

Entry Requirements

You will usually need to have a good honours degree in a social sciences-related subject, but we also welcome applications from those with substantial experience in human rights organisations, NGOs, social services, journalism/media, information services, the communications sector and other related sectors.

English Requirements

If your first language is not English, one of the following qualifications is also required:
  • IELTS: an overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 for each subtest
  • TOEFL (internet based): 100 - 105

Visa Requirements

The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:

  • Students on courses of more than 6 months
  • Students on courses of less than 6 months
  • Students on a pre-sessional English Language course

For more information see our main Visa page.

When and Where

Start Date:
24 September 2012
Duration:
One year full-time. Two years part-time

Course Content

The dynamics of globalisation and digitisation are shaping a new media order. National boundaries no longer contain cultural flows and nation states struggle to maintain control over international communications.

Media is increasingly transnational in character, adjusting - and influencing - cross-border movements of ideas, goods, capital and people. The emerging transnational media order challenges
boundaries, questioning the principle of territoriality and opening up from within the national media. New media practices and flows are shaping media spaces with a built-in transnational connectivity, creating contemporary cultures pregnant with new meanings and experiences.

This course analyses the global remapping of media spaces and addresses key issues related to transnational media and cultures. City University is located in London, Europe's media hub. Home to many international media players, it is a vibrant cosmopolitan city and the ideal place for transcultural studies. This MA course takes full advantage of its location and regularly invites speakers from the industry. Past lecturers include representatives from BBC World, CNBC Europe, CNN International and Fashion TV.

Areas you will analyse include:
  • Europe's leading multi-territory broadcasters
  • Top international production companies
  • Development of cross-border TV channels in Europe since the 1980s to the present day. We cover both international news channels and entertainment brands
  • Key channels' international expansion strategy
  • Transnational advertising and marketing
  • The impact of regulation and technology, including communications satellites and fibre optic networks
  • The emerging global TV format industry
  • Super-formats such as Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Dancing with the Stars, Idol and The Price is Right

Course Structure

You complete six taught modules: three core modules and three electives. You also take part in a dissertation workshop and produce a dissertation over the summer.

Core modules:

Elective modules - choose three from:

NB. Elective modules choices are subject to availability.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching

We will teach you through a combination of lectures, classes and seminars, taking place in the first and second academic periods (September-April).

Assessment

The majority of postgraduate sociology modules are assessed by 100% coursework. However, some modules outside of the department may have different assessment methods so please check carefully. You are required to obtain a minimum pass mark of 50% in all assessment components.

Dissertation

The dissertation of 15,000 words accounts for one-third of the total marks for the MA degree.

Fees

  • Full-time EU: £7,500
  • Part-time EU: £4,000
  • Full-time Non EU: £11,500
Please note that, for part-time courses, the tuition fee is likely to increase by a small percentage in subsequent years.

Funding

For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.

Career Prospects

82% of City's 2009 Sociology graduates were in employment or further study within 6 months of completing their course.

These courses will appeal to you if you wish to achieve a broad study of the subject, either as preparation for a research degree, entry into employment in the wide realms of media and communications, or as a means of furthering your understanding if you are already working in the domain.

These courses can lead to a wide variety of careers in broadcasting, press and telecoms networks, NGOs, the development sector and consultancies, advertising, marketing, politics, journalism, media management and regulatory agencies.

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Application Deadline

There is no fixed application deadline. Applications will close when the course is full, so you are encouraged to apply early.

MA Transnational Media and Globalisation

To apply for one of our Sociology courses you will need to submit:

  • A completed application form (either electronically or by post)
  • Two references (at least one should be from an academic referee)
  • A certified copy of your undergraduate academic results and degree certificate
  • Proof of English proficiency (if you are not a native English speaker, or someone who has not been taught in English for their first degree subject)

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and either upload or email scanned copies of their supporting documents for convenience.

The application form and reference form can also be downloaded via the following link:

If you require a hard copy of the application pack (containing an application form and reference forms) then please email your name, address and the name of the programme to the Programme Administrator along with your request. 

Return the completed form to:

Stefanie Arndt
Department of Sociology
School of Social Sciences
City University
Northampton Square
LONDON
EC1V 0HB