MSc Communication Regulation and Policy


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

MC414 Media and Communications Regulation in Theory and Practice (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

LL406 Introduction to Regulation (H)

5

LL407 Media and Communications Regulation (H)

6

One half-unit from the following:
GV403 Network Regulation (H) *
LL421 New Media Regulation (H)
MC401 Citizenship and the Media (H)
MC403 Contemporary Issues in Media and Communications Regulation (H)
MC413 New Media, Information and Knowledge Systems (H)
MC418 Theories and Concepts in Media and Communications (Processes of Mediation, Identity and Change) (H)
MC422 Critical Studies in Media and Journalism (H)
MC423 Global Media Industries (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

* Places on this course are limited. Priority will be given to students on MSc Public Policy and Administration and MSc Regulation.
**Passing this course is a requirement for passing the programme.

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