MA Global Media and Management

OVERVIEW

Delivered jointly by the School of Humanities and Keele Business School, the MA in Global Media and Management will equip you with specialist skills in media production and media management. You will develop high-level communication, problem-solving and other transferable skills that will enable you to excel in your career.

Working closely with industry partners ensures that the programme combines academic rigour with business-relevant content, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed for a wide range of careers. After completing the programme, our students have worked for top media companies such as the Kobalt Music Group, one of the world’s leading independent music publishers.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is diverse through the use of essays, skills portfolios, reflective diaries, exams, workbooks, presentations, marketing plans and reports, and practical projects. The pass mark is 50%. A merit will be awarded where students obtain 60% or over for the dissertation (or equivalent project or performance) and an average of 60% on their other coursework. A distinction will be awarded where students obtain 70% or over for the dissertation, and an average of 70% in their other coursework.

CAREERS

You will leave with the in-depth understanding of global media production, of different business and management approaches within the global economy and the skills needed to manage these processes. The programme is ideal for students aiming to take up management, administrative and leadership roles within the media industry (jobs such as Production Managers in Film and TV companies) or communications roles in a wide range of sectors.