Hi everybody,
I'm working on my personal stetement for postgraduate programme (Media and Communications Studies). I've managed to put there everything I wanted, but I'm not sure whether it's uderstandable, gramatically correct, atc.
Any advice appreciated!
Thankx.
T.
Dear Sir or
Madam:
My interest
in media studies dates back to my years at high school when I started to
realize how mass media and new means of communication change our everyday lives.
I had a chance to observe a huge media system transformation in my country.
After years of limited and communist government ruled media scene there were first
commercial channels, advertising upswing and later on also mobile phones and internet
hype. This
experience influenced my decision to pursue undergraduate education in the
field.
During my
undergraduate studies I had the opportunity to be exposed to the wide range of
practical journalism courses and media studies courses. The Media Studies and
Journalism programme at the Faculty of Social Studies offered us a chance to
explore not only news writing, web page creating and photography but also
courses focused on media research techniques, critical media thought, media
audiences and media effects. During my studies at the Masaryk’s University I’ve
realized that I would like to extend my knowledge of media theory and research
in the future.
The first
opportunity for independent research work was my final thesis. I decided to
explore the way in which woman’s glossy magazines represent green goods and
green consumerism in general. The experience of designing and conducting the
research by myself belongs to the most valuable gains from the undergraduate
programme. The results of my final thesis were published in a journal
specializing in environmental topics.
Faculty of
Social Studies has an excellent reputation for its demanding and up to date
courses. With a grade average of 1.67 I belonged to the top quartile of the
students on the course.
As my
related work experience is concerned I already had a chance to benefit from the
university gained knowledge in the professional field. In 2006 I was
volunteering for a non-profit Fair Trade organization in Brno. I was responsible for media
activities such as press releases and press briefings. Currently I’m taking
part in an internship with the A.B.C company which is one of the biggest
producers of medical goods in the Czech Republic. At the position of a Brand Manager
trainee I had a chance to work on advertising campaigns and customer
researches. It was an excellent opportunity to see the commercial media world
from the client’s point of view which involves all the advertising deals and
media lobbying.
In terms of
a future career, I see myself either working in media research (commercial or
university based) or finding a placement in within advertising business.
In my
studies towards a master’s degree, I hope to extend my knowledge on the
subjects such as environmental discourse in media, gender and minority media
representation and the impact of new media upon society. I was glad to find out
that these topics belong to the research interests of the Centre for Mass
Communication Research and some of them are covered in the courses offered.
Another reason to take the Masters Programme in Mass Communications at your
Department is its long established tradition of media research, wide variety of
related learning resources and academics who are involved in the current
research in the field. I’m also attracted by the possibility of studying in the
multicultural setting of the University of X.
As stated
above, I’m highly interested in pursuing my master’s degree in Mass
Communications. As I am aware of the superb reputation of the Department of
Media and Communication I hope you will give me a chance of continuing my
studies at your institution.
Best regards,
X.Y