Global Media and Management - MA
The rapid development of the Internet, social networks and mobile media is transforming the way we deliver news, entertainment and communications to audiences worldwide. A blend of theory and practice, this course will deepen your understanding of the technical, cultural and commercial implications of these changes. Giving you direct experience of planning and preparing creative projects, drawing on our extensive research and consultancy, you’ll develop the specialist knowledge of media production and management skills needed to manage creative activities and enterprises innovatively and effectively. Many of our graduates have gone onto work for top media and entertainment companies.
Month of entry
- September
Mode of study
- Full time, Part time
Fees for 2024/25 academic year
- UK - Full time £9,800 per year. Part time £5,400 per year.
International - £19,500 per year.
Duration of study
- Full time - 1 year, Up to 20 months with entrepreneurship or placement pathway, Part time - 2 years
Why study Global Media and Management at Keele University?
Course summary
The creative industries are now well-established as one of the fastest-growing and increasingly important sectors of the world economy, generating some $2,250 billion in revenues and representing 3% of world GDP, according to 2020 figures from Ernst & Young. Yet to manage creative activities and enterprises successfully requires both creative expertise and business acumen.
Combining media, cultural, management and business studies, our course provides a unique insight into global media and culture from both a corporate and creative perspective. Delivered jointly by the School of Humanities and Keele Business School, it considers production, distribution, marketing, consumption and regulation across a broad spectrum of creative industries, from advertising and publishing to art, fashion, music, film and TV.
Our practical approach means that you’ll learn about relevant theories, principles and concepts in real-world contexts and actively apply them – whether designing a communications campaign from a client brief for D&AD’s New Blood Awards or undertaking a ‘live’ consultancy or work placement project. One previous student mocked up a digital recruitment campaign for his employer, England Golf, the governing body for amateur golf, while another produced a set of online marketing videos for the World of Wedgewood visitor attraction.
You’ll benefit from our close links with a wide range of local arts and cultural organisations, such as the New Vic Theatre, which ensures content remains relevant and up-to-date. We will examine how social, political and corporate attitudes to media, entertainment and culture have changed over time and how form, content and distribution has been affected as a result.
Applicable to activities which range from managing popular brands or copyright to acting as an agent for individual talent, specific publications or entertainment ventures, you’ll learn how to promote and control media within a turbulent economic, rapidly-developing environment. We’ll identify successful proactive management approaches, drawing on real-life examples including guest lectures from leaders, effective tools for solving leadership dilemmas and live industry case studies.
At the same time, you’ll gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art Media Building, using industry-standard software and equipment to develop the creative skills and practices required for digital media and cultural production.
You’ll also be studying at a university where you can immerse yourself in a wide range of creative and cultural events and societies, courtesy of ArtsKeele, giving you access to valuable networks of professional contacts.
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"I chose to do this MA because the media study allowed me to explore my desire to move into advertising and look into the nuances of that industry, and the management study provided an opportunity to explore the wider context of international business and business leadership. The media element has provided me with a greater skillset on industry standard software, as well as more insight into things like creating and planning an ad campaign. Whereas the management side has provided a well-structured insight into being involved with, and leading, a company."
Course structure
This exciting master’s course responds to the increasing demand and interest in the creative, media and cultural industries and the management of creative communications within businesses and organisations. It has been designed for those already working or seeking career advancement as a manager, promoter or producer, or as an advisor to creative or cultural policy, development and analysis.
From a creative background, you may be seeking to expand your knowledge of business to gain a commercial perspective and enhance your entrepreneurial skills, perhaps with a view to setting up your own company. Alternatively, you may already be working in management within the creative industries or elsewhere and wish to build your confidence and develop your media knowledge and skills.
The MA in Global Media and Management can be studied as either a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course, with a September start.
To give you a strong foundation in media and management, you will study three compulsory taught core modules, including the double Globalisation, Culture, Media module.
You have considerable flexibility when it comes to choosing your final method of assessment, from a research Dissertation or substantial Media Project, to gaining work-related experience via a Consultancy Project, Placement Project or Entrepreneurship Project.
Depending on your interests or career aspirations, you can also further tailor your studies through your choice of compulsory and elective optional modules, on subjects as diverse as entrepreneurship, to creativity and personal development.
You will complete 180 credits to obtain the master’s qualification.
Modules
The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods, as well as student voice. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.
Compulsory core modules
MDS-40018 Globalisation, Culture, Media (30 credits, Semester 1)
Focusing on the relationships between media and globalisation, you'll deepen your understanding of the influence and impact of processes of globalisation on contemporary culture and society. The module is split into two halves: the first half introduces key debates about the relationship between globalisation and the media. Core theoretical concepts and approaches are introduced, including postcolonial theory, critical race studies and theories of cultural imperialism; the second half of the module will apply these theories to a range of case studies. Topics explored may include: the global dynamics of the film industry; global digital networks and inequalities; and representations of race and ethnicity in the news media and cinema. Overall, the module will give you tools to evaluate critically the complex and shifting relationships between global economic relations, the transnational culture industries, and cultural politics.
MDS-40029 Mediated Communications: Theory and Practice (15 credits,
Semester 1)
The module aims to provide you with understanding of the communicative possibilities and limits of different media forms. It begins by examining broad historical shifts in the global media landscape, focusing on the recent emergence of hybrid media forms and convergent media systems. This will be followed by a systematic examination of four key media forms (photography, TV, cinema and new media), each examined across two workshops. These sessions will involve a combination of seminar-based teaching, group discussion of readings, analysis of media texts and technical demonstrations. The final workshop will be used for student presentations and feedback. You will engage in a range of directed and independent learning activities including engagement with readings and relevant media texts as well as group work and individual study linked to the assessment.
MAN-40056 Leadership (15 credits, Semester 1)
You'll be introduced to a wide variety of different theoretical approaches to leadership, using case studies, journal papers and exercises to examine the debates and practices of leadership in the current global world of business. We'll draw on examples from the private, public and voluntary sector across cultures and you'll also reflect on your own experiences of leadership. To prepare you to solve common leadership dilemmas facing contemporary organisations, you'll participate in leadership development exercises.
Elective core modules
One of the advantages of this course is the flexibility you have when choosing your final method of assessment from one of the core electives below. You can opt for a research Dissertation or Media Project, both valued at 60 credits. Alternatively, you can instead participate in a Consultancy Project, Placement Project or Entrepreneurship Project. These are all 45-credit modules and must be studied alongside the Creative and Personal Development (15 credit) optional module.
MDS-40014 Dissertation (60 credits, Semester 3)
The dissertation is a formal written academic project of 15,000 words, making it ideal preparation for future academic research at MPhil or PhD level or for the report-writing and scrutiny expected of senior management professionals. Taking inspiration from your own interests, and with support throughout from a supervisor with relevant expertise, you’ll choose a topic to research in the field of global media and cultural studies. As an example, previous students have used Beyoncé to examine the complexities of race in post-feminist media discourse, studied audience reactions to four popular ads aired during the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup, and analysed the social media framing of the #TakeAKnee hashtag.
MDS-40015 Media Project (60 credits, Semester 3)
The media project involves the creation of a substantial media artefact; this could be a film, photographic work or an installation. You will be assigned a supervisor based on the medium in which you wish to work, with whom you’ll agree your subject matter. As an example, previous students have produced a docufilm about a female Chinese migrant to the UK who now runs a Chinese restaurant, created a photographic installation examining the camera as a tool for spectacle, and prepared a series of six short promotional films about Wedgwood pottery.
MAN-40198 Consultancy Project (45 credits, Semester 2 onwards)
During June and September, you will spend eight to 12 weeks undertaking a management research project on behalf of an organisation (chosen by Keele Business School). You’ll put into practice what you’ve learned, developing and applying your skills to solve a business problem, issue or focus on a specific project. As part of the eventual assessment, you’ll present your findings to the host organisation, exactly as you would do within the workplace. As an example, one student worked with a bespoke jewellery company to develop its brand and product offer in both UK and world-wide markets. Another conducted a feasibility study for a new business model for a virtual media organisation.
*Please note that participation in the Consultancy Project is only available after a comprehensive selection process.
MAN-40200 Placement Project (45 credits, duration of the course)
In an increasingly competitive job market, employers are looking to recruit employees who have high-level knowledge, skills and workplace experience. With support from the Faculty Placement Officer, you will gain first-hand professional experience on a suitable, paid work placement for between eight weeks to 12 months. During your placement, you will be required to complete an extended project on behalf of the organisation. As part of the eventual assessment, you’ll present your findings to the host organisation, exactly as you would do within the workplace. Your placement can be based anywhere in the UK giving you the opportunity to work with local, national and international organisations.
* Students who require a Visa to study in the UK may be able to add in a work placement depending upon the programme. The ability to add a work placement is dependent upon the UK Immigration rules at the time of the request. It may be that for some programmes students will not have the option to request a placement period to be added to their programme before they arrive in the UK and would need to apply for a new Visa. There is no guarantee that a placement will be provided and that students who have a Visa are subject to a number of restrictions on the type of work, including placements they can undertake.
MAN-40202 Entrepreneurship Project (45 credits, duration of the course)*
An excellent opportunity if you have an idea for a new business venture, this module will provide you with the time, space and expertise to develop it. For between eight weeks to 12 months, you’ll be given the option of a base within the University’s incubator and have access to workshops and guidance from a network of entrepreneurs and business advisers. During this time, you’ll complete a portfolio of evidence on your idea and present this to an external stakeholder. Places are limited, and you will be required to undertake an interview prior to acceptance on this module.
* The Entrepreneurship pathway is available to UK and international students. Yet for international students, the availability of the Entrepreneurship pathway is subject to the latest visa regulations.
Compulsory and elective optional modules
Please note that your choice of elective core modules (above) affects your optional module choices:
- If you choose the Dissertation (60 credits) module, you can pick any optional modules to the value of 60 credits.
- If you select the Media Project (60 credits), you must choose the optional Creative Media Practice (30 credits) module plus optional modules to the value of 30 credits.
- If you choose the Consultancy Project, Placement Project or Entrepreneurship Project (45 credits) modules, you must pick the Creative and Personal Development (15 credit) optional module plus a selection of optional modules to the value of 45 credits.
MDS-40016 Creative Media Practice (30 credits)
Combining theory with hands-on experience, you’ll develop a stronger working sense of using film, video, photography or digital media. You will learn how to conceptualise, plan and manage a large media project. You’ll eventually pitch your creative project to tutors and peers.
MAN-40058 Creativity and Personal Development (15 credits, Semester 2)
Provides a practical and theoretical introduction to the study of creativity in management and business contexts. Working in groups, you’ll be given a real-world business problem to solve, for example, evaluating factors that influence creativity in an organisational environment, such as communications, decision-making, handling potential conflicts or personal attitudes and group roles, or critically determining the cultural, individual and organisational barriers that may inhibit creativity.
MAN 40124 Strategic Marketing in a Global Context (15 credits, Semester 2)
Provides an overview of strategic marketing tools, the decisions, processes, and frameworks involved and considers the implementation of these tools and activities in various organisational contexts, with due consideration of challenges of operating at a global level.
MAN-40130 International Marketing Communications (15 credits, Semester 2)
Examines the management of communications mix and provides students with a deeper understanding of the theories which structure the practice of marketing communications. You will develop skills in applying theoretical knowledge to real-world international business contexts.
MDS-40033 Advanced Studies in Environmental Communication (30 credits, Semester 2)
Provides you with advanced knowledge and skills to understand and communicate key environmental concerns including climate change, biodiversity loss, and human-nature disconnection in a variety of new and unfamiliar contexts. You will critically interrogate existing models and approaches to environmental communication to develop new pathways for maximising the efficacy of environmental communication.
MDS-40026 Doing Media Research (15 credits, Semester 2)
Prepares you to complete an independent piece of research. You’ll develop specialist skills in interviewing, surveys, literature searches and the mechanics of writing a postgraduate thesis, and learn to analyse and interpret meaning in texts, cultural practices, media and film analysis.
MAN-40018 Entrepreneurship (15 credits, Semester 2)
Develops knowledge of the theories, problematics and contemporary social context of entrepreneurship. An ideal choice for those curious to know more about the phenomenon of entrepreneurship, who are considering setting up a business or pursuing a career in entrepreneurship within an organisation, or who simply wish to understand how ideas about entrepreneurship and enterprise achieve prominence. The Entrepreneurship module helps you to make more informed choices, develops analytical skill and supports both those considering entrepreneurship as a further study or employment option.
MAN-40126 Branding (15 credits, Semester 2)
Deepens your understanding of the strategic nature of the brand and its relationship with consumers, society and organisations. You’ll be encouraged to examine the impact of brands and branding within global society and the digital age. We’ll also consider some of the challenges faced by brand managers at an operational and strategic level, such as effective marketing communications and the importance of consumer attitudes towards and connections with brands.
MAN-40130 International Marketing Communications (15 credits, Semester 2)
Explores the theories, principles and practice of marketing communications, paying particular attention to audiences, relationships, experiences and communications. We will critically evaluate these in the context of increasing global complexity and the contemporary digital age. We’ll also look at the techniques and tools used to manage and measure the effectiveness of the communications mix.
Next steps
MA Global Media and Management at Keele University
Entry requirements
Pre-master's in business
The Keele University International College offer a one semester Pre-Master's in Business programme for international students who do not meet the traditional entry requirements for a postgraduate business degree at Keele University.
Please visit the Keele University International College for more information on how to apply, entry requirements and course details.
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Entry requirements
The following section details our typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If you don't see your qualifications listed, please contact us to find out if we can accept your qualifications.
Typical offer
Please ensure that you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the dropdown menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and English language requirements you may need.
Please select your country from the drop-down list below for the full entry requirement information
UK
2:2 degree in any humanities or social science subject
or
demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
Bangladesh
60% in a 4-year degree or 3-year degree with a 2-year Master's in any humanities or social science subject from a public university
or
CGPA 2.8 in a 4-year degree or 3-year degree with a 2-year Master's in any humanities or social science subject from a private university
or
demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience
We don’t accept degrees from certain universities, please see our Bangladesh Country Page for more information
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
Canada
70% or C or a GPA of 2.5 in a degree (Ordinary or Honours) in any humanities or social science subject
or
demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
China
70% in a degree in any humanities or social science subject or 65% in a degree in any humanities or social science subject from a '211' university
or
demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
Ghana
Second class degree in any humanities or social science subject
or
demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
India
55% or CGPA 6/10 in a degree of at least 3 years in any Humanities, or Social Science subject
or
demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
Kenya
Second class degree in any humanities or social science subject
or
demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
Nepal
60% / 2.4 in a 4-year Bachelor's degree in any humanities or social science subject
or
65% / CGPA 2.8 in a 3-year Bachelor's degree in any humanities or social science subject
or
demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
Nigeria
Second class degree in any humanities or social science subject
or
demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
Pakistan
We accept a range of qualifications from Pakistan. Please visit our Pakistan Country Page for more information or we will consider demonstrated relevant professional qualifications or experience.
You will also need an English language qualification (see below)
South Africa
Second class division 2 / 60% in a Bachelor's degree with Honours in any humanities or social science subject
or
Second class division 1 / 70% in an Ordinary Bachelor's degree in any humanities or social science subject
or
demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
Sri Lanka
55% in a Special Bachelor's degree in any humanities or social science subject
or
demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
Uganda
Second class degree in any humanities or social science subject
or
demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
Zimbabwe
Second class degree in any humanities or social science subject
or
demonstrated professional or relevant qualifications or experience
You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)
Pre-master's in business
The Keele University International College offer a one semester Pre-Master's in Business programme for international students who do not meet the traditional entry requirements for a postgraduate business degree at Keele University.
Please visit the Keele University International College for more information on how to apply, entry requirements and course details.
English language requirements
All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please see our English Language guidance pages for further details, including English language test information for international students. For those students who require an English language test, this course requires a test from Group B.
References
Normally, you will need to provide at least one academic reference to support your application unless you have been out of study longer than two years. If it has been more than two years since you last studied on a degree-level programme, you will normally need to provide an employment reference instead. For more information about Academic References, please see our Postgraduate how to apply web pages.
Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose
Please see our Postgraduate how to apply web pages for guidance on what to include in your personal statement.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which enables applicants to receive recognition and formal credit for learning acquired in the past through formal study or work and life experiences.
RPL can also be requested for admission onto the start of a programme in lieu of the admission requirements. For more information, see our Recognition of Prior Learning web pages.
Professional qualifications and work experience
The majority of our courses will consider relevant work experience and/or professional qualifications at the appropriate level, as an alternative to an undergraduate degree for entry. The work experience should be for a sustained period and at a suitable level, based within a relevant sector to your chosen course.
Admissions staff will review your work experience and/or professional qualifications during the assessment of your application to ensure suitability in terms of relevancy, level and appropriate learning outcomes.
General information
The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the typical offer which would be made to candidates, along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate's application.
Funding
Apart from additional costs for text books, inter-library loans and potential overdue library fines, we do not anticipate any additional costs for this postgraduate course.
Living costs
Keele University is located on a beautiful campus and has all the facilities of a small town. Student accommodation, shops, restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance of the teaching buildings. This is a very cost effective way to live and to reduce your living costs.
Please note, if your course offers a January start date, the January 2024 start date falls in the 2023/24 academic year. Please see the 2023/24 academic year fees for the relevant fees for starting this course in January 2024.
Planning your funding
It's important to plan carefully for your funding before you start your course. Please be aware that not all postgraduate courses and not all students are eligible for the UK government postgraduate loans and, in some cases, you would be expected to source alternative funding yourself. If you need support researching your funding options, please contact our Financial Support Team.
Scholarships
We are committed to rewarding excellence and potential. Please visit our scholarships and bursaries webpage for more information.
For continuing students, fees will increase annually by RPIX, with a maximum cap of 5% per year.
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"What I enjoyed the most about this program was that it gave an extremely well rounded view of what it takes to support and lead a company; structurally, in terms of management and leadership and creatively, in terms of marketing and mediated communications."
Your career
This programme is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of global media production, of different business and management approaches and the capacity to manage these processes effectively within the creative economies. Key transferrable skills, such as high-level communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, are embedded within the programme to maximise your career opportunities.
It will prepare you for a range of management and leadership careers across the media and cultural sector, including in economics, business strategy, media policy, intellectual property rights and marketing. You could choose to follow the communications route within a much broader range of sectors or focus on policy advisory and consultancy roles. On completion, you’ll be ideally placed to pursue further postgraduate studies at MPhil or PhD level.
Past graduates have secured positions in a variety of creative (and related) industries, including broadcasting and filmmaking, advertising/PR, games development and tourism.
Positions may include:
- Advertising manager
- Brand manager
- Content designer
- Creative director
- Events manager
- Internal communications manager
- Marketing manager/consultant
- Media journalist
- Press officer
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Teaching, learning and assessment
How you'll be taught
The principal purpose of the MA Global Media and Management is to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the media and cultural industries or managing creative activities in-house and on behalf of client organisations.
We adopt a research-led and practice-based approach to teaching, which is generally delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, small group discussions, individual supervision and computer laboratory classes.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to get involved in practice-based projects using social media, photography, video and blogging. These range from developing a multimedia presentation or poster to planning a full-blown communications campaign, responding to a brief prepared by a professional agency and pitching your ideas to a panel of academics and business professionals, closely mirroring what you’d do in the workplace.
We’ll encourage you to engage in debates about contemporary production contexts, such as the impact of political and economic policy on developing media policies and technologies. Sharing insights from our own research, you might, for example, analyse and rationalise a particular content creator’s approach to documentary film or music.
Workshops are used to develop practical production skills and computer laboratories for pre and post-production. You’ll have access to the editing suites, studio and industry-standard equipment and we pay particular attention to developing digital design and audio-visual production skills.
You’ll learn from leading researchers and external practitioners, gaining industry insights through guest lectures and field trips. Previous students have had talks from filmmakers producing content for BBC and Channel 4 and entrepreneurs managing their own feature film production companies.
You’ll be encouraged to take advantage of ArtsKeele, the University’s vibrant arts programme, comprising art, music, live poetry readings, performances, public lectures and other cultural treats. For example, Keele Creative Writing Anthology provides opportunities to hear live readings from published award-winning poets and novelists, previously featuring Helen Mort, Jenna Clarke and Caleb Parkin. While Keele Concerts Society organises a mixed programme of internationally acclaimed music on campus and at the New Vic Theatre. Recent performances included a trio of folk singers and one of the world’s finest classical guitarists.
How you’ll be assessed
Assessment is varied and includes the use of traditional essays, reports and exams with more creative methods, such as skills portfolios, reflective diaries, workbooks, presentations, communications plans, posters and practical projects. Most modules combine several forms of assessment.
Where possible, assessment is designed to reflect skills and practices in the workplace, including team working, idea generation, meeting deadlines and so on. In the core Globalisation, Culture, Media module, for example, you’ll prepare a poster presentation, with past students focusing on topics ranging from the UK TV wrestling industry to McDonald’s adaptation to markets across the world. This activity helps replicate the research and communication skills you will need in the workplace.
In Creative Media Practice, you’ll try your hand at media curation, preparing a multimedia presentation on topics such as documentary film representations of migrant communities and planning a photo essay examining the politics of masculinity in the gay community.
Next steps
Keele Postgraduate Association
Keele University is one of a handful of universities in the UK to have a dedicated students' union for postgraduate students. A fully registered charity, Keele Postgraduate Association serves as a focal point for the social life and welfare needs of all postgraduate students during their time at Keele.
Hugely popular, the KPA Clubhouse (near Horwood Hall) provides a dedicated postgraduate social space and bar on campus, where you can grab a bite to eat and drink, sit quietly and read a book, or switch off from academic life at one of the many regular events organised throughout the year. The KPA also helps to host a variety of conferences, as well as other academic and career sessions, to give you and your fellow postgraduates the opportunities to come together to discuss your research, and develop your skills and networks.
Our expertise
Teaching staff
Teaching on this course is delivered jointly by staff from Keele Business School (KBS) and the School of Humanities.
KBS staff have extensive teaching, research and work experience in their fields. The School maintains a strong commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching and research. Our staff members have substantial teaching experience and are committed to continuing professional development as academic teachers. Many of our permanent lecturers have PhDs or other higher degrees or professional qualifications.
The Media department is made up of leading experts in media, digital media, film and photography. Their specialist expertise spans topics as diverse as social movements and memory work, islamophobia and religion, globalisation and film, Hollywood cinema, and British social realism. They are actively involved in media production, have published films, books, research monographs and contribute regularly to contemporary discourse, through leading international journals, including Cultural Politics, Media, Culture & Society, Cinema Journal, and the Journal of Cinema & Media Studies, to name just a few.
Teaching team includes:
Dr Pawas Bisht, (Programme Director), Senior Lecturer- Pawas is a Senior Lecturer in Media, Communications and Culture and Deputy Director of the Institute for Sustainable Futures at Keele University. He is an experienced media researcher and documentary filmmaker and has previously taught at leading institutions in the UK (Loughborough and Leicester) and India (AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia). His research focuses on media and cultural politics in relation to environmental activism, cultural memory, and public mobilisations of documentary storytelling. His films have been shown on Channel 4 (UK), CNBC, and Doordarshan (India’s national public service broadcaster) as well as in art venues in UK, India, US, and Europe. Recently produced films include 'Back to the Drawing Board' (2017), a portrait of the British designers Pat Albeck and Peter Rice, ‘Memory Archipelago’ (2018), an examination of the politics of Gulag memory on the Solovetsky Islands in Russia’s Far North, and ‘(Not) Acting Our Age’ (2019), examining ageing, theatre and creativity.
Professor Elizabeth Poole, Professor of Media and Communications – Elizabeth’s expertise lies in media and religion, particularly, the media representation of Islam and Muslims, as well as the production and reception of content on diversity. This research has led to the publication of three books, and also informed public debate through her engagement with advocacy and parliamentary groups. Her recent work has focused on digital media, more specifically, how hate speech can be promoted and confronted on social media.
Dr Neil Archer, Senior Lecturer – After completing his MA in World Cinemas at the University of Leeds, followed by a PhD in French cinema at the University of Cambridge, Neil taught Film Studies at Anglia Ruskin University before joining Keele in 2013. He has published extensively on the practices and aesthetics of parody, the road movie and science fiction. His latest book examining English popular cinema in the contexts of the UK’s EU referendum and Brexit is being published by Bloomsbury in 2020.
Dr Rachel Wood, Senior Lecturer – Rachel joined Keele in 2021 and is the Programme Director for Media and Senior Lecturer in Media. Her research and teaching interests include the gendered body, social media influencers, ethical consumerism, popular feminism, and sex and sexuality. She has previously worked at a number of UK Universities after completing her PhD in Gender Studies 2015 at the University of Sussex.
Mandy McAteer, Lecturer – Mandy studied photography at the University of Westminster before gaining an MA in Contemporary Visual Culture at Keele. Her specialist areas of practice are moving and still image production. She is interested in notions of cultural identity, stigma, discrimination, the visual representation of marginalised groups, and the sense of ‘otherness’. As well as working in a commercial context for clients such as Amnesty International and Traidcraft, she has had numerous commissions for both moving and still imagery featuring subject matter such as mental health, refugees and Asylum Seekers.
Next steps
Take a tour of Keele's Media Building
Facilities
The programme is taught in specialist facilities dedicated to our media and management programmes with access to professional media production equipment and software as part of the programme (at no additional cost).
Media Building
Open 24/7 during term time, the dedicated Media Building houses extensive digital media production facilities, including a photography studio and digital post-production labs with access to professional media production equipment and software as part of the programme. They include:
- Two Apple Macintosh labs with industry standard software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite
- A range of professional digital video, photographic and sound equipment
- A professional photographic studio with large scale print equipment
- An exhibition space and workshop for the design of multimedia installations
- A sound recording booth for voiceovers and podcasts
- A screening room with specialist surround sound environment
Keele Business School
You will also study in Keele Business School’s new home – the Denise Coates Foundation Building – a state-of-the-art facility complete with 220-seat lecture theatre, a ‘think lab’ study space, data laboratory, cafe and business lounge.
Home to our accounting, business management, economics, finance, HRM, international business, management and marketing programmes, our Business School is the first to be located on a Science Park. As well as new teaching spaces, our building is unique in that it is also home to the Smart Innovation Hub, a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which includes space and support programmes for innovation-led businesses, providing opportunities for students and staff to work collaboratively with entrepreneurs and business owners, gaining invaluable networks and experience. You’ll have access to the University’s business support and study alongside innovative companies that are based in the building.
If you choose to study business and management modules available, you’ll have access to the Bloomberg Suite with all its economic, financial and business real-time data, world news, analyses and reports from the world’s biggest financial organisations. You can choose to complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certificate free of charge, an eight-hour e-learning, self-paced course which covers economic Indicators, currencies, fixed income and equities.
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Take a tour of Keele Business School