Explore the rapidly changing world of contemporary communications. You'll examine current practices, and the problems they raise in terms of economics, politics, society and culture.

International in its scope and outlook, the course engages with the globalisation of media and communication and the de-Westernisation of media studies.

Media and communications content We look at a range of theories and perspectives from around the world as well as empirical findings from transnational comparative research.

Particular themes covered include: media and cultural labour

agency and power in a digital era the ethics and politics of communication practices Language learning

An integral part of the course. There are options across European, Asian and Arabic languages, with levels to suit your existing skills.