The main aim of the programme is to offer an advanced interdisciplinary education and training in contemporary theory and research in the field of media, communication and development, and their application in the Global South, with a particular emphasis on low income country contexts. The programme will enable you to critically examine the intersection of the fields of media and communications and development research. You'll develop an understanding of a range of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of development, media and communication. The programme will provide you with research training, which will prove valuable if you wish to go on to pursue MPhil/PhD research in the media, communication and development field, and will prepare you for work in a variety of media, communication and development related careers.
Which department am I in?
Media and Communication
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£32,000.00 (34,86,598)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
September 2027
Venue
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
Houghton Street,
London,
Greater London,
WC2A 2AE, Southern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in social science, or degree in another field with professional experience in the media and communications field. Exceptionally, professional experience alone.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.