Global Media Industries MA in Kings College London, UK

Global Media Industries MA in Kings College London

Overview

Study media industries in the heart of London – one the world’s media capitals - on a course that's been specially designed for those aspiring to work within the media industries, providing students with the practical experience, digital and transferable skills they need for their careers.

With its mix of theoretical, and sector-based knowledge and skills development, our course will provide you with a critical grounding, conceptual understanding, practical experience, applied knowledge, real-world insights, and the opportunity to not only understand but to reimagine the future of the global media industries.

Key Benefits

  • Study at the UK’s market-leading university for degrees in this field, located at the heart of London’s media industries.
  • Gain knowledge of the media industries across national and international contexts, with a unique focus on London.
  • Choose from a range of specialist modules (e.g. Children, Media Industries & Culture, Fashion, Culture & Society, Cultural & Creative Industries in China).
  • Take advantage of our strong links with both London and International media organisations providing up-to-date knowledge of current debates and trends.
  • Take part in lectures, workshops and live briefs from leading media industry professionals.
  • Prepare yourself for a career in the cultural, creative and media industries.

Description

This future-facing new master’s course is specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary media industry professionals and students.

You will learn the vital importance of the different political, cultural and economic in the digital and global media industries through exposure to a range of local, regional and transnational examples.

You will develop digital skills, practical experience and transferable skills including project management, research methods, excellent communication, and collaboration – in preparation for careers in the digital media workplace. Whether you are seeking a career in the media industries, or if you are a professional looking to enhance your existing knowledge and career prospects, then this course is ideally suited for you. Current media professionals may combine work with the part-time study option.

You can also use the training and skills gained on the MA in Global Media Industries to prepare for doctoral research in the media and creative industries and associated disciplines.

The course works in partnership with a range of media organisations from across the city of London to offer you unparalleled exposure to the media sector.

Through our required modules, you will engage with experienced media professionals and leading London-based media organisations.

To give you an idea of the exciting opportunities on offer – previous students from our MA programmes have interned at the National Theatre, Barbican Centre, British Council, British Film Institute, Hayward Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Screen Digest, The British Museum, CIDA (Cultural Industries Development Agency), MTV, Donmar Warehouse, Google and the V&A Museum.

Career prospects

Graduates from our Department use the skills and knowledge that they develop with us to pursue careers in arts management, curating, the film industry, museums, teaching, journalism, and a range of other cultural and creative roles within the global media industries. Others have continued their studies with further research.

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Duration :

1 Year

Intake

September

Level

Postgraduate

Tuition & fees

£ 24,500 Per Year

IELTS

6.5

TOFL

92

PTE

62

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