HSE University Master’s Programme "Critical Media Studies" (original) (raw)
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Instruction in English
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Critical Media Studies. Programme Introduction
About
The English-speaking Master’s programme Critical Media Studies explores modern and contemporary media forms – from television and cinema to online social media – and how they shape societies, cultures, economics and politics. It encourages critical and interpretative methodologies associated with text analysis, political economy, cultural studies, visual culture and media ethnography. The programme employs approaches, methods and perspectives allowing for diverse media practices in contemporary and global landscapes to be analysed, highlighting issues surrounding class, gender and ethnicity.
During Studies
Students enrolled in the programme will gain expertise in the analysis of contemporary media production and consumption, while mastering the theoretical tools for reading media representations of different social groups in the wider global context. With a goal of enabling students to develop their critical, analytical and research skills, the programme curriculum includes three required core courses, research seminars, internships, seminar organizing and more than 10 elective courses. The three core courses provide students a comprehensive overview of the critical media studies landscape and include:
- Critical Political Economy of Media
- Text Analysis Analysis
- Culture, Media and Research
Several courses and classes are designed and taught by guest lecturers from leading universities abroad. Finally, students are encouraged to design and develop their own research projects under the guidance of experts in the field.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme will be well suited for careers in media or cultural institutions, academia, and the government sector, including as it relates to content creation, consulting, and directing in media and cultural organizations.
Faculty
Oleg Dmitriev
Academic supervisor ‘Critical Media Studies’ Master’s programme, Professor of Institute of Media
Panos Kompatsiaris
Associate professor of Institute of Media Faculty of Creative Industries
Yiannis Mylonas
Associate professor of Institute of Media Faculty of Creative Industries
Irina Dushakova
Associate professor of Institute of Media Faculty of Creative Industries
How to Apply
Admission to the Master's programme in Critical Media Studies is based on the results of a portfolio competition. Prospective students must submit the following materials to be considered:
- CV
- Personal statement
- Research statement
- Academic references
Instruction takes place in English, and knowledge of Russian language is not required. Applicants with an undergraduate degree from an internationally accredited university are considered, and priority is given to those with background in media and communication studies, journalism, design, cultural studies, critical theory, anthropology, art theory and adjacent disciplines.
More information about the application process can be found here.
Nikita Anisimov was appointed Rector of HSE University two years ago. In his interview with Ernest Mackevičius, Director of the HSE University Institute of Media, journalist, and television presenter, the HSE rector talks about how he came to the university, its achievements and development plans, and how to tell the difference between AI-produced and human texts.
August 31, 2023
Mutiu Iyanda Lasisi is a first-year master’s student of Critical Media Studies at the Faculty of Creative Industries. He chose to pursue his master’s at HSE University out of a desire to combine theory and practice and to create real solutions. Mutiu spoke to the HSE News Service about why HSE University was the right place to realise his ambitions, how theory shapes learning into frameworks for action, and how he has already put his knowledge to real-world use.
June 28, 2023
Trang Ly is a 25-year-old master’s student from Vietnam. In addition to her studies on the Critical Media Studies programme at HSE University-Moscow, she works as a composer and contributes to the Life in Moscow series on the university’s website. In her interview, she talks about the unusual events she has helped organise, the many opportunities available to foreign students at HSE, and much more.
June 06, 2023
Traditionally, humans have imagined monsters as the exact opposite of themselves: huge, violent, or invisible and soulless beasts. This is apparent in many examples in cinema. However, the image of monsters on the screen transforms with time. A group of Critical Media Studies master’s students organised an event covering the topic of how this transformation takes place at the ‘Playing with Fear: New Image of Monsters in Horror Films’ round table on December 10th.
December 19, 2022
HSE University and the business daily Vedomosti (Business News Media JSC) have signed a cooperation agreement within the framework of the Contemporary Journalism Master's programme. Students from the HSE Institute of Media will complete internships in the editorial office of Vedomosti. They will also study ‘Business Journalism Formats’, a course which will help consolidate their knowledge on the genres and formats of modern economic media.
November 29, 2022
HSE University and National Media Group—Russia’s largest private media holding—have agreed to jointly implement the Master’s in Media Management run by the university’s Institute of Media. The collaboration involves the joint development of courses for the Master’s programme and the provision of internships for students.
October 05, 2022
American professor Oliver Boyd-Barrett, author of the book Media Imperialism, one of the biggest studies of the contemporary media landscape, is among the international teachers recruited to deliver remote instruction at HSE University this year. His research interests include media, propaganda and international news agencies.
March 11, 2021
Dmitry Muraviev is a student of the Critical Media Studies Master’s Programme. One year ago he achieved the highest score in the HSE Olympiad «Highest League». Now Dmitry is ready to share a couple of lifehacks considering the preparation for those who would like to participate in the 2021 competition.
February 12, 2021
November 26, 2020
In September 2020, the American publishing house Taylor and Francis published a book “Strategic Communications in Russia: Public Relations and Advertising”, which was co-authored by the lecturers at the Department of Integrated Communications.
October 07, 2020