Politics and Media in East Asia MA

University of Sheffield

Focusing on East Asia, learn about how news and current affairs coverage can influence the way we see the world and how countries can influence each other, while setting political agendas.This course offers comprehensive training addressing both international political issues and media trends in East Asia. You will learn about major international and domestic political trends in the region, while developing a comprehensive understanding of the role media plays in these developments.Your careerKnowledge about both political and media trends in East Asia is highly valuable for careers in the media industry, journalism, consulting, and NGOs, specialising in East Asia and the Pacific region.Our graduates are also excellent candidates for government posts, including Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Cultural Affairs, Defence, Intelligence, Home Office and Customs. The broad conceptual training will also prepare you for further studies in the doctoral level in the field of politics and media.

School of Languages, Arts and Societies (East Asian Studies)