MA Research in Television Studies
The MA by Research in Television Studies aims to enable you
- to build on your undergraduate studies, deepening your knowledge and theoretical understanding of a selected topic area in Television Studies;
- to enhance existing skills in the analysis of television and broaden your knowledge and understanding of your chosen subject area and its methods;
- to develop your abilities in critically evaluating primary and secondary source material;
- to work closely with a specialist supervisor or supervisory team who will direct and support your research activities;
- to develop students research skills, including IT skills, and prepare them, where appropriate, for research degrees.
Structure
This course comprises three taught modules and a dissertation:
- Research methods
- Critical debates
- Television analysis
- Dissertation
Duration:
- Full-time 12 months
- Part-time 24 months
Assessment
Written examinations, assignments, and/or practical presentations.
For more information about the Masters degree by Research in Film Studies, contact our MA convenor g.saunders@reading.ac.uk