Global Media

From al jazeera to hollywood, from disney to china central tv, amazon, alphabet/google, netflix, alibaba and tencent, the media increasingly operate in a global context. this course offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to global media, and is designed for those who work in, or want to work in, the media industries. you'll examine key developments in the media and communications industries associated with the logic of globalisation, and explore the complex nature of the globalisation process in the media. you'll gain a relevant, well-grounded, high-quality education and skill base, enabling you to develop a clear and comprehensive understanding of communication and the mass media.

The global media ma course is well established and has a strong international reputation. our students have been successful in gaining employment, in many cases straight after graduating from the course. graduates from this course have found jobs in middle and upper management in media industries, as well as the broader private (eg consulting and advertising firms) and public sector (eg government ministries, regulatory authorities), international organisations and ngos. some graduates also continue to do phd research. success in their master’s degree has allowed many graduates who have been in media jobs before joining the course to move into more senior roles within their companies or organisations and to transfer to new sectors of the media.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Westminster University has partnerships with the following companies: