Global Media and Society

Main campus, Lancaster,, United Kingdom

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# 201-220QS Subject Rankings

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Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Please note, following student feedback, this course has been renamed from Media and Cultural Studies MA to Global Media and Society MA from October 2025.
Why Lancaster?

Develop a critical understanding of digital transformations as a global force for

Please note, following student feedback, this course has been renamed from Media and Cultural Studies MA to Global Media and Society MA from October 2025.
Why Lancaster?

Develop a critical understanding of digital transformations as a global force for impacting societies and cultures
Discover how local media cultures and leading global media work together and shape each other in today’s media landscape
Step into a career in a leadership role and drive socially mindful change within the creative media and digital industries
Choose a course that allows you to flex your skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving, and teamwork as well as independent project management

The pace of innovation means that new media technologies, platforms and organisations are constantly emerging. They reshape social structures and ways of life. One of the most crucial questions of our times is: how can we understand these changes? Crack this and you’ll be a valuable asset to a vast range of organisations.

Answering the big questions In what ways do media forms and technologies become globally significant, and what are their local or translocal dimensions? How do we critically investigate the power, politics, and values of innovation industries and media cultures? MA Global Media and Society focuses on these issues by drawing on a wide range of academic fields and professional expertise. You will dissect key issues in media and technology and explore intersections with social inequalities, gender, sustainability, consumerism and fandom, activism and decolonising. You’ll consider how creative media and digital transformation can both reproduce global social inequalities and be used as a tool for justice and cultural participation across societies.
Develop your expertise Our goal is to advance your skills in the kinds of critical thinking, independent research, and creative problem solving that are needed to lead development and innovation in the media and broader cultural sectors. Our academics contribute to the public debate on key issues in media culture, so you can be confident you’ll be part of a vibrant community at the forefront of the latest thinking. Plus, you’ll have access to the latest digital media equipment to help you complete your practical coursework. Your personal academic tutor will be on hand throughout to discuss your progress on a one-to-one basis.
Careers Global Media and Society equips you with extensive knowledge about important aspects of culture and society, which help you stand out to employers. You will also develop transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, teamwork skills and independent research. You can see what suits you and begin to think about your own future role as a professional and citizen while you study with us. Here are some of the positions and sectors that our department's graduates have previously gone into:

Teaching in secondary and higher education
Writing/Editing for Global Newspapers and National Magazines
Government Policy Management
Visual Effects Production Coordinator, Visual Media Company
Bid Writing
Marketing Management
Careers Services
Community Care Manager, Local Authority
Volunteer Coordinator, National Charity
Researcher, Department of Health
Social Media Manager, Internet Industries
Operations Manager, Internet Delivery Platform
Customer Success Team Leader, Software Design Company
Project Support Officer, Civil Service
Graduate Bid Writer, Consultancy Service
Senior Sustainable Development Officer, Local Authority
Planning Policy Officer, Local Authority
Ambassador, Educational Social Enterprise
Research Technician, Local Authority
Digital Marketing Specialist, Search Engine Optimisation
Charity Office Administrator, National Health Care

Many graduates also use this course as the springboard for moving on to further study. Read less

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Please note, following student feedback, this course has been renamed from Media and Cultural Studies MA to Global Media and Society MA from October 2025.
Why Lancaster?

Develop a critical understanding of digital transformations as a global force for

Please note, following student feedback, this course has been renamed from Media and Cultural Studies MA to Global Media and Society MA from October 2025.
Why Lancaster?

Develop a critical understanding of digital transformations as a global force for impacting societies and cultures
Discover how local media cultures and leading global media work together and shape each other in today’s media landscape
Step into a career in a leadership role and drive socially mindful change within the creative media and digital industries
Choose a course that allows you to flex your skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving, and teamwork as well as independent project management

Teaching in secondary and higher education
Writing/Editing for Global Newspapers and National Magazines
Government Policy Management
Visual Effects Production Coordinator, Visual Media Company
Bid Writing
Marketing Management
Careers Services
Community Care Manager, Local Authority
Volunteer Coordinator, National Charity
Researcher, Department of Health
Social Media Manager, Internet Industries
Operations Manager, Internet Delivery Platform
Customer Success Team Leader, Software Design Company
Project Support Officer, Civil Service
Graduate Bid Writer, Consultancy Service
Senior Sustainable Development Officer, Local Authority
Planning Policy Officer, Local Authority
Ambassador, Educational Social Enterprise
Research Technician, Local Authority
Digital Marketing Specialist, Search Engine Optimisation
Charity Office Administrator, National Health Care

Many graduates also use this course as the springboard for moving on to further study. Read less

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Academic Reputation

51.5

Employer Reputation

63.2

Citations per Paper

83.7

H-index Citations

71.8

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Main campus, Lancaster,, United Kingdom

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