Media and Communications MSc

London School of Economics and Political Science Department of Media & Communications

Full time & Part time September MSc 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time

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The Media and Communications MSc programme at LSE offers an exciting and in-depth exploration of contemporary issues in media and communications. Designed for students from diverse backgrounds, including those with professional experience in the field, this year-long programme provides a comprehensive understanding of media development, regulation, production, and audience response. You'll have the opportunity to engage with diverse theoretical and empirical developments through a combination of compulsory and optional courses, as well as an independent research project. With academic mentorship and support, as well as access to LSE LIFE for personal and professional development, this programme prepares you for a range of careers in media and communications. No application deadline, so apply now!

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This programme offers an intensive, year-long exploration of a wide range of contemporary issues in media and communications.

It aims to provide a broad-based understanding of the development and forms of media and communications in relation to political economy, regulation and power, production and organisation, processes of mediation and influence, communication content and audience response. It offers an up-to-date engagement with diverse theoretical, conceptual and empirical developments in research on media and communications through a mix of compulsory and optional courses and an independent research project.

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01 May 2024

Where will I study?

London School of Economics and Political Science

Offering you the opportunity to study the social sciences in an institution with a worldwide academic reputation, while enjoying the cultural, social and recreational facilities of one of the world’s greatest capital cities.

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Scholarships

The School recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

LSE makes available over GBP 15 million annually in financial aid for its students. Around one quarter of our graduate students receive financial support from the School.

At master’s level, the value of support given by LSE ranges in value from 10 per cent of the tuition fee to a full fees and maintenance award.

This programme is eligible for needs-based awards from LSE, including the Graduate Support Scheme, Master's Awards, and Anniversary Scholarships.

Selection for any funding opportunity is based on receipt of an offer for a place and submitting a Graduate Financial Support application, before the funding deadline.

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.

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