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Media Industries MA

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The media play an important role in entertaining and informing the public, but they also make up a global industry that employs millions of people. This course will give you an insight into both aspects of the media industries, as you critically analyse their cultural and economic dimensions. You'll explore the full range of media production, from individual bloggers to independent production companies to huge corporations. Taking an international approach, informed by cutting-edge theories, you’ll study the development of contemporary media to understand current trends such as platformisation, influencer culture, content streaming and social media. It’s an interdisciplinary course, drawing on communication and cultural studies, economics, sociology, anthropology, business and management studies, human geography, politics, law, literature, and music. Guided by internationally renowned and active researchers in the field, many of whom are involved in our Media Industries and Cultural Production Research Centre, you’ll gain an insight into how television, film, music, online media, newspapers, magazines and advertising are produced, and what it’s like to work in each industry. Please refer to the application deadlines. Staff at the School of Media and Communication Leeds are experts in media industries research and are involved in many national and international research projects. This gives you the chance to learn from some of the top global researchers in this field of study. Leeds itself is a dynamic and evolving ‘media city’, with thriving media and digital production clusters in regenerated areas like Holbeck, as well as recently becoming the new home for the national public service broadcaster Channel 4. FacilitiesYou'll also have access to Helix, the University's learning innovation hub for students, staff, and the local community. Located in the heart of campus, Helix offers cutting-edge digital provision, including immersive technologies, multimedia production studios, as well as a physical makerspace. You'll be able to bring your own initiatives and ideas to life through collaboration, creation and innovation.

Tuition fees

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£ 29,500per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds (Main), Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    6th out of 92 2

    8th out of 86 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    148 75%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    10th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    48th

    36

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    145 69%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    18th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.82 70%

    86th

    3

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