COURSE CURRICULUM

The Media, Culture & Society master’s specialisation for 2025–2026 is structured to combine core courses, electives, research workshops, and a master thesis to provide a comprehensive understanding of media in social and cultural contexts. In Term 1, students take Media and Socio-Cultural Change and Media, Culture and Globalisation, which introduce key concepts about the role of media in shaping societies and global cultural flows.Across Terms 1 and 2, Methods of Media Research equips students with essential research skills to analyse media practices, audiences, and cultural phenomena. In Term 2, students can choose from electives such as Participating Audiences or Digital Media and Cultural Identities, and participate in research workshops including Vigilant Audiences, Visibility and Reputation, Media and Migration, or Television Audiences, allowing for hands-on exploration of media-related topics.Term 3 focuses on New Media, Politics and Campaigns, examining how digital platforms influence political communication and public discourse. Additional elective options include Media Policies and Markets, Media Entrepreneurship, The Future of the Creative Labour Market, and Roaming the Digital World: Data Analytics for Business & Society, which allow students to specialise in areas of particular interest and relevance.Throughout Terms 1 to 4, students complete the Master Thesis, conducting independent research under supervision to integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The curriculum is designed to equip graduates with the analytical, methodological, and critical thinking skills needed to understand media’s social and cultural impact. Graduates are prepared for careers in media research, cultural analysis, policy advising, journalism, and other fields where expertise in the intersections of media, culture, and society is essential.