Since globalization became a topic of great worldwide interest, in recent years, the media industry also has increasing demand for specialists with an international perspective as well as a solid knowledge of regional cultures and societies. Against this backdrop of a globalized media, Fudan University and The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) have established a joint double-degree Master program in Global Media and Communication, which will be managed by the Department of Media and Communication at the LSE and the School of Journalism at Fudan
The program will run for two years by full-time study. Students will spend the first year at LSE and the second at Fudan. Students successfully satisfied the requirements in courses, dissertations and internship report at both universities during the two years will be eligible for the award of both the Master of LSE (MSc) and the Master of Fudan (MA).
The program aims to recruit students from around the world , open to both students and media professionals, with adequate media practical experience and an interest in Chinese culture and journalism. After two years study in London and Shanghai students will have a unique set of insights to media and communications, with both an understanding of the western context, and the historical evolution and contemporary developments of media and communications in China from a global comparative perspective.
Eligibility & Admission:
Admission is made jointly by the Fudan University and LSE. Applications are to be sent directly to the LSE. The programme is open to students from around the world, with a suitable background in social science, or degree in another field with professional media experience.
The London School of Economics and Political Science, often referred to as the LSE, is a specialist university located in central London, regarded as world's most prestigious social science institution. Founded in 1895 by Beatrice and Sidney Webb, LSE has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence. From its foundation LSE has aimed to be a laboratory of the social sciences, a place where ideas are developed, analyzed, evaluated and disseminated around the globe.
The Department of Media and Communications at LSE undertakes research and teaching at the interface between media, technology and social change. The Department began as a joint initiative of the Sociology and Social Psychology departments. It brings together, and significantly develops, LSE's expertise and presence in the field by building a world-class research and teaching programme. The Department of Media and Communications at LSE offers interdisciplinary graduate education and training to an international body of students through its programmes at Masters level and through graduate research training for the PhD in Media and Communications.
Fudan University
Located on the west coast of the Pacific, Fudan University lies in Shanghai, the most dynamic metropolis in China. Fudan University was founded in the year 1905, initially known as "Fudan Public School". "Fudan", literally meaning "(heavenly light shines) day after day", indicates inexhaustible self-reliance and industriousness. As one of the top universities in China, Fudan always adheres to its motto "Rich in knowledge and tenacious of purpose; inquiring with earnestness and reflecting with self-practice" with our efforts of education and innovation. In the academic, research and international activities, we try to realize three "I"s, namely, "Information, Internationalization, and Inter-discipline".
The School of Journalism in Fudan University, established in 1929, is the earliest program of journalism education in China. With more than 6,000 graduates and in-service training students, the School enjoys a high reputation both at home and abroad. The programs of the school covers undergraduate and graduate courses of majors in journalism, mass communication, radio and television broadcasting, media management, publishing, advertising and public relations.
The program requires two years full-time study. Students will spend the first year at LSE, which has three semesters.
Students at the LSE receive a broad based, rigorous education in global media and communication, through courses in theory and methodology as well as through more focused courses in key sub-fields in the discipline.
At LSE, students are required to cover four unit courses (including dissertation and half unit courses). Students will also be encouraged to study Mandarin.
The Fudan year includes two semesters. Students in the second year receive a more specifically oriented education with courses on China's media and communication, economics, culture and history, so as to establish a thorough understanding of China's rapidly changing society, culture, and media environment.
Fudan will provide 20 credits' courses. Students are to obtain 17 credits out of these 20 credits in order to get the MA degree. The following courses are given in English or in Chinese with English Interpreter.
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