Bangor University is a public university in Bangor, Wales. It received its Royal Charter in 1885 and was one of the founding institutions of the federal University of Wales. Bangor University today is a thriving, forward-looking institution offering excellent opportunities. Around 10,000 students currently study with the institution and teaching and research is grouped into nine academic Schools. Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence and exceeds expectations, both for academic standards and student experience. The University is committed to sustainable development and global citizenship. It aims to promote sustainability in research, business and enterprise activities.

Compulsory Modules:

Creative Industries - In this module you will analyse the development of the creative industries globally. There will be a particular emphasis on the media and the relevant social economic and political contexts of the main developments within these industries will also be considered.

Research Methods - This module equips you with an understanding and critical overview of key methodological issues associated with various types of research in the Media Cultural and Creative Industries in preparation for the dissertation.

Masters Dissertation - The dissertation provides you with the opportunity to work with a specialist supervisor in the production of an extended piece of writing. The work will of necessity go through a number of stages and the supervisor will support you in the effective revision of your work. As well as developing high-level skills in research and presentation students will also develop important skills of self-management.

Other modules may include:

Organisations and People - This module provides an integrated analysis of management organisations and people developing the conceptual strategic and practical skills necessary for managers in complex global organisational contexts.

Intellectual Property Law - This module equips you with an understanding of the fundamentals of intellectual property law;the definition and scope of copyright; the authorship ownership duration and qualification for copyright protection; infringement of copyright and the defences to an infringement action.

Marketing Strategy - This module introduces you to the ‘fundamentals’ of marketing by illustrating strategies in a wide range of situations and covering the various schools of thought in marketing together with relevant analytical models and management practices.

Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the International Media and Management Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

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