Media Futures

Short credit-bearing course that can lead to an MA in Professional Media Practice

The only way to predict the future is to invent it…

Join the debate on ways that media will develop in the future, and learn how future media practices can be used to maximise business opportunities. After this course you will have a greater understanding of business planning and finance, current and future policy and Intellectual Property (IP), as well as the skills and confidence required to launch your own business. A series of keynote speakers will present their personal histories, thus demonstrating the opportunities presented by the ever-changing media landscape.

But that’s not all - with this course you have the option of gaining Master’s level (M) credits, which you can use to build your own tailored postgraduate qualification.

This is part of a new range of Skillset short courses, providing continuing professional development and offering postgraduate credits towards an award. They can be taken individually or in combination with a tailored selection of other courses across the Skillset Media Academy Network to achieve a recognised qualification, ranging from a Postgraduate Certificate to a Master's degree. 

Key content

Learning will be centred on the latest developments in media practices and technologies. It will draw on your own experiences in the working environment and you will be able to direct a portion of your study to key issues relevant to your practice, in negotiation with the tutor and others. Key themes that will be covered include:

•     Setting up a business
•     Developing a business plan
•     Writing a budget
•     What is policy?
•     Understanding Intellectual Property (IP)
•     Finding an audience
•     Leadership and vision
•     How to sell in to the new market

Course delivery

This course will be taught as a series of face-to-face sessions, during this time, you will explore a specific area of interest with a range of like-minded media professionals and input from academics and industry guest lecturers. You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge further with supported online study during which you will take part in a variety of online exercises, forums and projects. These activities can easily fit around your current professional work.

You will have the option of undertaking an assignment/project and on its successful completion will gain 30 Master’s level credits. If you go on to participate in and pass more of our courses you can accrue credits towards a Postgraduate Certificate, a Postgraduate Diploma or a Master’s.


When, where and how much?

The course dates are to be confirmed. You'll have access to a Virtual Learning Environment and social networking software enabling team working, peer support and mentoring from industry professionals. The course is delivered at Goldsmiths, University of London in New Cross, South East London. Find out how to get here.

The course costs £900, with an Early Bird reduced price of £800 if you apply in advance.


Entry requirements

This course is open to media professionals with an undergraduate degree and the required work experience in a relevant industry (normally a minimum of two years); and to non-graduates with significant and relevant work experience (normally 5 years) who can demonstrate an ability to both complete and benefit from the course. Please contact us if you have queries about your eligibility.

How to apply

Download the online application form and send to Libby Tuson at l.tuson@gold.ac.uk.