MA by Research Media & Cultural Studies

This course offers supervision for advanced-level research in the subject areas of media, film and cultural studies. Students on this programme have the opportunity to undertake in-depth research culminating in a 25,000-word thesis. Current research interests include digital and new media cultures, film and history, and media and culture in Eastern Europe. Research students are encouraged to share their expertise and contribute to the organisation of research events, symposia, exhibitions and conferences. The Media, Film and Broadcast Centre is a purpose-built production environment which includes television studios, radio studios, video editing suites, audio edit suites, Apple Mac digital media labs with Adobe software and a sound theatre. Career and Personal Development: Graduates may go on to a variety of media and culture-related roles in industry and opportunities can exist in research across a range of commercial and public sectors. There can be opportunities for advancement in the media and creative industries, as well as in research and academia.