Global Media MA
London, United Kingdom
MA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
14 Jul 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 18,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* International Deadline | Home Deadline – 4 September
** international | UK: £10,900
Key Summary
Book to attend an Online Open Day to find out more - Undergraduate event on March 21 and Master's event on March 4.
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.
Based on continuous assessment, the course is taught in lectures and seminars by the team from Westminster's top-rated Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI). You'll be part of a bustling multicultural academic department that boasts a strong research culture and have the opportunity to attend regular talks by outside speakers (academics and practitioners) on a variety of communication and mass media issues.
Westminster is a leading provider in this academic discipline and is ranked top 10 among UK institutions for Communication and Media Studies in the QS World University Rankings 2021. The University is also ranked 4th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2022 for Research Quality in Communication and Media Studies.
Top reasons to study with us
- Study within a leading research environment – You'll study within the environment of the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI), a world-leading centre in the study of media and communication for over 30 years and renowned for its critical and international research.
- Extra-curricular activities and networking opportunities – You’ll have the opportunity to attend regular research-led talks by outside speakers on a variety of current topics, as well as workshops and conferences which bring together academic researchers, industry representatives, regulators and policymakers.
Why study this course?
- Leading provider
We're ranked top 10 among UK institutions for Communication and Media Studies in the QS World University Rankings 2021 and also ranked 4th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2022 for Research Quality in Communication and Media Studies. - Learn from leading researchers
Our academics are internationally-renowned researchers working at our world-leading Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI). - Easy access to central London
Based just a 20-minute tube ride away from the heart of the city, you’ll be perfectly placed to access work experience and networking opportunities in London’s media industries.
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 (e.g. consulting and advertising firms) and public sector (e.g. 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.
- Excellent career prospects
Graduates from this course have gone on to work in middle and upper management in media industries, as well as the broader private and public sector, and international organisations and NGOs. - Networking opportunities
You’ll have the opportunity to attend regular research-led talks by outside speakers, as well as workshops and conferences which bring together academic researchers, industry representatives, regulators and policymakers. - Employers around the world
The University’s Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers.
Employability
Students are encouraged to seek work experience in the industry, and relevant opportunities are regularly shared by staff. This may lead to full-time employment once graduating from the course.
In addition, this course takes advantage of the vibrancy of the media environment in London, and students often benefit from events taking place locally.
Equally, there are a number of activities run within the school that provide students with opportunities for networking and increasing their employability. CAMRI and associated research centres run regular seminars, workshops and conferences, which our students can attend for free. These workshops and conferences bring together academic researchers, industry representatives, as well as regulators and policymakers.
Graduate employers
Graduates from this course have found roles in a wide variety of media and communications organisations, including:
- Al Jazeera
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- CGTN/CCTV
- Phoenix TV
- Shanghai Media Group
- Sina.com
- Tencent
- Twitter India
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible students.