This Master’s is an innovative programme which addresses current theories, practice and research surrounding the relationship between media and development. Graduates have gone on to work in a range of fields including humanitarian communication, NGO communications, development journalism, media development, journalism and academia. At the heart of the degree are two unique compulsory modules combining theory and practice: Media and International Development and Media and Development in Practice. Students may also choose from a wide range of specialist optional modules and training courses (eg Ethnographic Film-making for Development Professionals run by Postcode Films). "A well organised and well taught course which is... acting as a model for other courses being developed in the field." - Professor Colin Sparks, former external examiner. The MA Media and International Development degree is a unique and innovative Masters programme which addresses current theories, practice and research surrounding the relationship between media and development.

Careers and employability Graduates from this Masters programme have gone on to work in a range of fields including humanitarian communication, NGO communications, development journalism, media development, journalism and academia. Recent examples include: Assistant Communication Officer, UNICEF, Kenya. Communications Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation Bureau, Japan. Design, Marketing and Communications officer, TACT Fostering and Adoption, UK. Editorial Assistant, Institute of Development Studies, UK. Freelance Communications Consultant, UK. Head of Marketing and Communications, British Council, Bangladesh. Marketing Communications Associate, HOPE International, USA. Marketing Coordinator, Inter Press Service, Uruguay. Media and Communications Coordinator, Oxfam, Malawi. Media Program Coordinator, Open Society Foundation, UK. Media Team Leader, Greenpeace Southeast Asia, Thailand. National News Editor, Diligent Media Corporation, India. PhD student. Project Co-ordinator, Video Volunteers, India. Project Director, Nab'Ubomi Development Project, South Africa. Project Officer, CreditEase, China. Public Information Officer, United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission, DR Congo.