MA Media and Development

at University of Westminster

The Media and Development MA is an interdisciplinary course that teaches main theories, concepts, case studies and practical media skills around the theme of media and development and its implications for less developed countries. The course will provide you with a unique blend of theory and practice teaching, aimed at deepening your knowledge of the history of communications within the development process of emerging economies. It will critically evaluate the impact of international and regional institutions from a critical political economic perspective. Teaching by academic staff, guest lecturers and other carefully selected staff from development organisations will provide you with an overview of the policies, actions and impact of state and non-state institutions within the area of communication media and development.
 

A distinctive feature is its emphasis on the practical role of communication media in development. You'll participate in media production workshops and take part in our internship programme, offered in partnership with media and development organisations in London. As part of the work experience module, you can participate in an extensive NGOs and media seminar series featuring experts and panel discussions. The work placement programme is in line with the University's strategy of nurturing of the critical practitioner.
 

Media and Development MA students have the option to join the Communication and Development Network (C4D), a community of professionals working in communication for development, and do a fellowship/internship with the network during the course. As a peer network, the C4D Network is aimed at communication for development practitioners plus allied development workers, donors, academics and communication experts from the BBC, UN and major development organisations. The joining criterion is an engagement in communication for development - either professionally or through academia.