MSc Gender, Media and Culture

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

This programme explores how gender, media, and culture contribute to wider social processes. It examines a range of gender-related questions, such as, "how do representations in the media reinforce or subvert social roles and ideologies? And how are gendered forms of address and identification theorised across different visual and print cultures?", and examines these through the lens of a variety of media forms.In addition to the core units in gender theory, media and communication, you can choose from a range of options offered by the Department of Gender Studies and the Department of Media and Communications. Our experienced faculty will encourage you to explore a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to the gendered analysis of contemporary media and culture.After graduating from the MSc, you’ll be able to bring gender analysis skills to a wide variety of settings, including, for example: the media and publishing government departments international institutions charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).Graduate destinations:The interdisciplinary nature of gender studies means that you'll be equipped with a broad range of knowledge and skills that can be applied in a variety of areas. Graduates are able to bring highly desirable gender analysis skills to a wide variety of settings, including: the media and publishing, government departments, international institutions (including the EU), charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), private consultancy firms and education.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London