Full-year programme. Students must take courses to the value of three full units and a dissertation as shown below.
Paper |
Course number and title |
1
|
MC408 Theories and Concepts in Media and Communications (Media and Power) (H) |
2
|
MC413 New Media, Information and Knowledge Systems (H) |
3
|
Either MC4M1 Methods of Research in Media and Communications 1 (H)
or MC4M5 Methods of Research in Media and Communications 2 (H) (n/a 08/09)
or MC4M6 Methods of Research in Media and Communications 3 (H) (n/a 08/09) |
4
|
IS470 Social Study of Information Systems (H) |
5
|
IS481 Interpretations of Information (H) |
6
|
One half-unit from the following:
GY466 Cultural and Creative Industries (H)
IS479 Aspects of Information Systems for the Public Sector (H)
IS486 Topics in Information Systems (H)
IS489 Principles of Privacy and Data Protection (H)
MC401 Citizenship and the Media (H)
MC403 Contemporary Issues in Media and Communications Regulation (H)
MC409 Media, Technology and Everyday Life (H)
MC414 Media and Communications Regulation in Theory and Practice (H)
MC418 Theories and Concepts in Media and Communications (Processes of Mediation, Identity and Change) (H)
MC421 Critical Approaches to Media, Communication and Development (H)
MC422 Critical Studies in Media and Journalism (H)
MC423 Global Media Industries (H)
PS439 Science, Technology and Resistance (H)
Any other MSc-level course which is offered in the School, subject to the consent of the candidate's programme convenor |
7
|
MC499 Dissertation (10,000-12,000 words)* |
Notes |
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*Passing this course is a requirement for passing the programme |
