MSc Media, Management and the Creative Industries

at Queen Margaret University

Core modules:
 

• Media and Creative Industries (20 credits) - You will develop the ability to critically analyse the changing economic forces that shape various sectors of the media and creative industries. You will develop knowledge and understanding of key concepts and issues in the context of the media and creative industries, as well as the political, economic and regulatory environment for both public and commercial industry sectors. The module develops critical understanding of contemporary industry contexts, including the political environment, scholarly research, and production of media and creative texts. This may include examples from television, film, music, print media, performing arts and online digital industries.
• Analysing Policy in the Media and Creative Industries (20 credits) - This module explores the complex relationships between the conception, development and implementation of policy in the media and creative industries with a particular focus on the role it plays in symbolic creation. It will feature a number of guest speakers from both those working in the media and creative industries, and those working in related policy development. It encourages students to think about how the development of cultural policies is framed through complex socio-political and cultural discourses, often related to the nation state. It looks at the implementation of policy in areas such as: UK broadcast regulation; film and video game tax relief; the UK’s cultural test; EU media and internet policy; digital journalism and press regulation.
• Designing Qualitative Research / Research Methods (20 credits)  - This module introduces you to key research methods and to practical issues in carrying out research. We will discuss a range of approaches to researching people, researching texts, and researching institutions and industries. You will develop an understanding of what research is, and of how to carry it out successfully in order to equip you to conduct media research.

• A good UK honours degree or equivalent OR significant work experience in media industries
• International: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score below 5.5.

Scotland/UK/ROI    
£6,000

International
£15,000 #

This master’s course develops skills relevant to a range of positions within a wide spectrum of media and creative industries in areas such as media production, journalism, public relations, advertising and media relations.