This master's is an innovative programme which addresses current theories, practice and research surrounding the relationship between media and development. Graduates have gone on to work in a range of fields including humanitarian communication, NGO communications, development journalism, media development, journalism and academia. At the heart of the degree are two unique compulsory modules combining theory and practice: Media and International Development and Media and Development in Practice. Students may also choose from a wide range of specialist optional modules and training courses (e.g. Ethnographic Film-making for Development Professionals run by Postcode Films). This masters programme combines theory and practice through its two specialist media and development modules; gives students the opportunity to either write a dissertation in the summer term or take a work-experience module; is embedded in the local community, with strong links to a number of local NGOs and media organisations.