Overview
In addition to the core units in gender theory, media and communication, and gender and media representation, you can choose from a range of options offered by the Department of Gender Studies and the Department of Media and Communications.
You are encouraged to interrogate a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to the gendered analysis of contemporary media and culture.
Graduates are able to bring highly desirable gender analysis skills to a wide variety of settings, including: the media and publishing, government departments, international institutions, charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), private consultancy firms and education.
Careers
The interdisciplinary nature of the Gender, Media and Culture programme from London School of Economics and Political Science means that you will be equipped with a broad range of knowledge and skills that can be applied in a variety of areas. Graduates are able to bring highly desirable gender analysis skills to a wide variety of settings, including: the media and publishing, government departments, international institutions (including the EU), charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), private consultancy firms and education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Gender Theories in the Modern World: An Interdisciplinary Approach
- Gender and Media Representation
- Dissertation - Independent Research Project
- Theories and Concepts in Media and Communications
- Communication: Culture and Approaches
- Methods of Research in Media and Communications (including Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis)
- Gender, Knowledge and Research Practice
- Qualitative Research with Digital and Visual Data
- Mediated Feminisms
- Qualitative Text and Discourse Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 639 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Upper second class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in social science, or relevant humanities discipline.
Tuition Fee
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International
24456 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24456 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
15816 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15816 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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