MLitt in Media and Culture
The MLitt in Media and Culture will enable students to develop their theoretical understanding and research expertise in Media and Culture to an advanced level. The programme will examine a range of historical and theoretical approaches, canvassing key debates within these fields. Students will develop a sophisticated critical understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of Media and Cultural Studies and of the variety of theoretical approaches informing these cognate subject areas. A major emphasis will be on assessing the impact on these subject areas of the digital media environment.
The programme will provide an excellent preparation for those wishing to continue their research at PhD level. It will also benefit those seeking a competitive edge in a careers market that values high-level skills in communication, research and critical thinking. Students will develop a critical and reflexive appreciation of the variety of research methods available within both humanities and social science frameworks. They will enhance their ability to undertake detailed textual analysis within an understanding of relevant theoretical frameworks.
Students will develop confidence in deploying relevant research and conceptual approaches in pursuit of their own areas of interest via specialist options and the dissertation, and will gain insight into the uses of new technologies in media and cultural theory and practices.
Programme Contact
Dr Graham Meikle,
Department of Film & Media Studies
Tel: +44 (0) 1786 466222
Email: graham.meikle@stir.ac.uk
Web: www.fms.stir.ac.uk
MSc Public Communication Management
Public Communication Management draws together a range of topical issues and interdisciplinary perspectives as diverse as professional communication, speech-writing and fund-raising. Public communication has its roots in the study of political communication and public campaigns and this degree draws on that tradition in its focus on public affairs.
Teaching is seminar driven, giving students ample opportunities for discussion and active engagement and the methods of assessment will include essays, reports, examinations as well as practical based assessment tasks.
This programme will appeal to those seeking management careers and to existing managers who seek to develop their communications expertise further. In this dynamic department there are many opportunities to take optional modules in other specialist areas including public relations and media management.
Programme Contact
Dr Matthew Hibberd,
Department of Film & Media Studies
Tel: +44 (0) 1786 466224
Email: m.j.hibberd@stir.ac.uk
Web: www.fms.stir.ac.uk
