MRes媒体研究

我们的媒体研究硕士课程为您提供开展高级课程所需的技能
The creative industries are worth £125 billion to the UK economy and were named as one of the government’s eight growth-driving sectors in its Industrial Strategy (Gov.uk November 2024). As a result, skilled media researchers are vital to the continuing growth of the sector. Our Masters in Media Research will give you training in advanced social science research methods. You’ll learn how to apply these to the media and cultural industries such as journalism, marketing, advertising, and production. You’ll be taught by leading academics in media and social science research with strengths in television, digital media, social media, popular music, gaming, creative industries and creative practice. Gain research and transferable skills On the Media Research Masters degree you’ll: learn different methodologies and research practices; gain an applied understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods for media; use statistical and database software packages including Stata and NVivo; devise, research and develop a media text which can encompass traditional forms like films, TV programs, and newspapers to digital content like websites and social media posts; design and carry out an academic research project in an area of your own interest. Further academic study opportunities This Research Masters in Media is ideal if you're planning to pursue PhD research. It provides you with research training before embarking on a higher research degree. The course is a recognised Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) 13 pathway. The 13 scheme provides funding for this one-year research training linked to a PhD programme. It’s for students who have not already completed an ESRC-recognised programme of research training. Enhance your employability Our employability and skills programme helps you to develop the attributes that employers look for. The University of Stirling’s Careers Service works in partnership with academic staff to ensure you are ready for the employment market.; The MRes Media Research degree consists of two components: a taught course and a dissertation. The taught course takes place over an academic year. You’ll take three modules in the Autumn Semester and three modules in the Spring Semester, making for a total of six taught modules across the year.