MA Media in Development

Course Overview This MA Media in Development programme critically examines the intersection of global media and international development, challenging West-centric narratives and exploring the role of digital technologies in social change. It uniquely balances theoretical analysis with practical insights, preparing students to understand and engage with the complex issues facing societies in a multipolar world. The course is distinguished by its focus on the Global South and its critical approach to development as an industry and an ideology. Key Program Highlights Critically deconstructs the history and assumptions of the media and development industries Explores the practical use of digital media for development communication, activism, and journalism (ICT4D) Challenges West-centric ideas of modernization and progress, focusing on a contemporary multipolar world Unique focus on media perspectives and issues within the Global South Combines rigorous theoretical frameworks from critical media studies with applied practical knowledge