Duration and mode of study

Two years by distance learning.

Start Dates

January, April, July and October.

Entry requirements

At least a good second-class honours degree in any discipline, though a Social Science degree would be particularly relevant, from an institution recognised by the University. Applicants who do not have a first degree, but who can demonstrate other relevant qualifications and/or experience may also be considered. You may be invited to submit an entry assignment in support of your application.

Fees

These are the total course fees for all students, with the exception of those living in Africa, the Caribbean, West Indies and the United Arab Emirates. For further information, please contact the Distance Learning Team.

July 2012

MA

Home/EU: £6,900

International: £7,930

October 2012, January 2013, April 2013, July 2013 

MA

Home/EU: £7,350

International: £8,445

Course aims

This programme allows you to build on a broad introduction to media and communication research and specialise by studying the developments that have occurred around the world in the provision of electronic government. The programme examines the political, economic and social reasons for the establishment of e-government and examines online government developments in the wider context of debates about e-democracy and the civic engagement of citizens. The establishment of e-government is critically examined against the rapid spread and adoption of new information and communication technologies. It also considers the importance of e-government in offsetting growing political alienation and distrust of politicians and governments.

Course modules

• Key Issues and Approaches in Media Study
• Media History and Social Regulation
• Media in Global Context
• Communications and Globalization
• Investigating Media
• Media Industries: Convergence, Divergence
• Professional Practices
• Audience and Reception
• Political Communication
• E-Governance and E-Democracy: Theory and Practice

Teaching and assessment methods

The course is studied by distance learning. In Year 1 there are five written assignments and one examination. In Year 2 there are four written assignments and a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words.

Contact

Distance Learning
Department of Media and Communication
University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH
T: 0116 252 5275/2748
F: 0116 252 5276
mediacom-dl@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/mediacom

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