MSc Global Media and Communications (LSE and USC)

at London School of Economics

The first year at LSE lays solid theoretical and methodological foundation for future media and communications professionals to examine issues of media and communication within their political, social and cultural context. Please note that at LSE we do not provide practical training in journalism, production, campaigning or media management.

For the second year at the University of Southern California, please see details below.

First year, at LSE
(* denotes a half unit)

Theories and Concepts in Media and Communications I (Key concepts and interdisciplinary approaches)* 
Addresses key theoretical and conceptual issues in the study of media and communications.

Media and Globalisation*
Explores and demonstrates the role of the media and communications in the processes of globalisation.

Methods of Research in Media and Communications (including Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis)*
Provides general training in research methods and techniques.

Dissertation
An independent research project of 12,000 words on an approved topic.

Courses to the value of one and a half units from a range of options.

Second year, at Annenberg, USA
In your second year at USC Annenberg, you will complete a research practicum as well as 20 elective units (four courses) from the School of Communication graduate curriculum. You may choose one of your elective courses from a department outside Annenberg with the approval of your advisors.

Minimum entry requirements for Global Media and Communications (LSE and USC)

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in social science, or a degree in another field with professional experience in media and communications.

Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme.

The fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It does not cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

Tuition fees 2022/23 for MSc Global Media and Communications (LSE and USC)
Home students, first year: £24,456 (2022/23 at LSE)
Overseas students, first year: £24,456 (2022/23 at LSE)
Home students, second year: TBC - (USD $47,880 in 2023/24 at USC)
Overseas students, second year: TBC - (USD $47,880 in 2023/24 at USC)

Quick Careers Facts for the Department of Media & Communications
Median salary of our PG students six months after graduating: £30,000

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

• Advertising and market research
• Management consultancy activities
• Computer programming and consultancy
• Video, television and music production and publishing
• Education

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2017-18 were the first group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling.

On graduating, our students enter a variety of global careers including broadcasting, journalism, advertising, new media industries, political marketing, market research, regulation and policy, media management and research in both public and private sectors.