About This Course
This programme aims to deepen student’s knowledge of media and practice, by allowing them to conduct research in the field of media theory, communication and media forms. Drawing on a wide range of expertise within the school, you will have the opportunity to develop, sustain, consolidate and resolve a self-directed programme of work in the field of media, either creative or theoretical, over an extended period of time. The module is divided into two taught modules and a substantial independent piece of work, supervised by specialist professional staff in the field. Successful applicants for this programme will have an excellent first degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical/industrial experience, and a demonstrated ability to work independently to bring a self-directed project to completion.
Course Content
What will you study on this course?
Modules:
Media, Culture, and Creativity Theory: This module builds on one of the School of Creative Studies and Media Department’s greatest strengths, by bringing students together with other practitioners and researchers from other fields of study in a forum for a wider discourse about current research in the media and creative industries. The module will provide a systematic overview of major 20th and 21st century critical schools and theoretical approaches, which are key for an advanced understanding of how to read and analyse creative, cultural and media artefacts such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, film, video games and other new media texts.
Research Methods: This module equips you with an understanding and critical overview of key methodological issues associated with various types of research in the Media, Cultural and Creative Industries, in preparation for the dissertation.
MRes Humanities Dissertation: With guidance from academic staff, students following the MRes Humanities Dissertation module will be asked to choose a topic of their own, for further research. Students will be expected to produce an independently researched piece of work which will reflect the knowledge and skills acquired from the taught modules. The topic chosen may be specific to one culture or comparative.
Entry Requirements
A good 2.i Honours degree or industry equivalent experience.
IELTS score of 6.5 (no component below 6.0) or equivalent if your first language is not English or Welsh.
