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New Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Aston University Al Jazeera Media Institute
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MoU comes as part of both institutions’ efforts to establish international partnerships that support innovation in media education
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The online study model allows professionals from different countries to pursue postgraduate studies without geographical constraints.
Aston University is partnering with Al Jazeera Media Institute in Doha to launch a global master’s programme in Digital Media and Communication.
The new masters prepares students for emerging careers in communication including data journalism, content creation, and digital leadership within a rapidly evolving global professional environment, as well as offering the opportunity for those with existing industry experience to keep pace with change.
The online study model allows professionals from different countries to pursue postgraduate studies without geographical constraints. It ensures a strong practical dimension, as well as offering unique opportunities in-person additional training in Doha at the world-leading professional Media Institute at the Al Jazeera Network.
Director of the MSc in Digital Media and Communications at Aston University, Professor Helen Wood said: “This exciting new partnership is incredibly important for Aston University as it signals our intent to build a between bridge world-leading research and the outstanding professional practice that can be found at Al Jazeera Media Institute.
“Our partnership aims to generate critical, ethical and forward-thinking media leaders of the future capable of working across a range of global media and communication industries.”
Director of Al Jazeera Media Institute, Eman Al Amri, added: “This is an incredibly exciting partnership that will enable the Institute to develop advanced digital master’s pathways in partnership with Aston University, combining the strength of internationally recognized academic curricula with our Institute’s extensive professional expertise.”
This strategic partnership includes development of additional degree courses to be delivered between Doha and the United Kingdom, as well potential research exchanges and programs to set the agenda for the future of critical digital media professional practice.
The online course starts in September 2026.
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Caption: Professor Helen Wood from Aston University and Eman Al Amri, Director of Al Jazeera Media Institute.
About Aston University
For over 130 years, Aston University has been making our world a better place through education, research and innovation. Our history is intertwined with the remarkable city of Birmingham, once the heartland of the Industrial Revolution and now the thriving base for an innovation ecosystem of global significance, which Aston is co-creating.
Our vision is to be a leading university for science, technology and enterprise, measured by the positive transformational impact we achieve for our people, students, businesses and the communities we serve.
Aston focuses on high-quality, exploitable research that has an impact on society through medical breakthroughs, advancements in engineering, policy and practice in government, and the strategies and performance of business.
The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, as well as continuing professional development solutions.
Thanks to its focus on delivering excellent outcomes for students, Aston University's reputation continues to grow. It was recognised as the Daily Mail University of the Year for Student Success 2025, is second in England for social mobility (2023 HEPI Social Mobility Index), and is top 20 for graduate salaries (2024 Longitudinal Education Outcomes).
Aston University is now defining its place in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (and beyond) within a rapidly changing world.
About Al Jazeera Media Institute
Founded in February 2004, Al Jazeera Media Institute is a knowledge hub that combines expertise and practice with theoretical and applied learning through training courses covering various communication disciplines.
The Institute aims to advance media industry in Arab world and globally, and collaborates with a range of international institutes and organizations to deliver world-class training content.
Drawing on its expertise in media training and development and experience of Aljazeera Media Network, the Institute offers high-quality training programs across various media specializations.
For media enquiries contact Mark Round, Press and Communications Manager, Aston University email: m.round@aston.ac.uk