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University of Westminster, London: Media, Communication and Development
| Institution | University of Westminster, London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Media and Communication View department profile |
| Web | https://www.westminster.ac.uk |
| course-enquiries@westminster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)207 915 5511 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our Media, Communication and Development MA is a sharp, future‑focused course that shows you how media and communication can drive real global change and open up a wide spectrum of international careers.
You will critically explore how media, technology and communication shape, and are in themselves shaped by, social, political and economic transformations around the world, with a strong emphasis on global development debates and practice. You’ll gain a rigorous grounding in policy and in the fast‑evolving international development and communications landscape. This will enable you to critically interrogate how digital platforms, data and storytelling are being used to rethink development strategies and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Optional modules allow you to shape your studies in areas such as fundraising, digital media production and campaign communications. The dissertation or professional project enables you to specialise in a topic that matches your ambitions and to develop advanced research and project‑delivery skills, with one‑to‑one academic supervision.
The course is taught by leading scholars and practitioners in media and development, with particular expertise in the Global South, who bring their research, consultancy and policy experience directly into the classroom. You’ll also hear from high‑level guests from NGOs, international organisations and media industries, gaining insider insight into how state and non‑state actors use communication to shape development agendas.
Our graduates go on to influential roles in organisations such as UNICEF, UNESCO, NBC, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the BBC, and you’ll plug into the international Communication and Development Network (C4D) – a vibrant global community of professionals working in communication for social and environmental justice.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements can be considered with lower qualifications if they have significant work experience. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each element. |
| Location | Harrow Watford Road Northwick Park Harrow HA1 3TP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements can be considered with lower qualifications if they have significant work experience. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each element. |
| Location | Harrow Watford Road Northwick Park Harrow HA1 3TP |
At the University of Westminster, our postgraduate courses in media, fashion, art, computer science and engineering are designed for ambitious professionals ready to advance their careers. Shaped by London’s global creative and tech industries, our programmes cover media, art, fashion, design, business, immersive technologies, cybersecurity, data science, and artificial intelligence.
You’ll learn from experienced practitioners and active researchers who bring real-world insight directly into the classroom. Through live briefs, collaborative projects, professional practice modules, and opportunities to exhibit, screen, or publish work, you’ll gain advanced theoretical knowledge alongside practical skills, critical thinking, and professional development, preparing you to thrive …
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