Dr. Charlie Beckett

Professor

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Biography

Charlie Beckett is the founding director of Polis at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he engages in research and public debate about international journalism and society. With a notable career in media, including roles at ITN's Channel 4 News and the BBC, he has developed expertise in the changing landscape of journalism shaped by technology and society. His work includes significant publications such as 'SuperMedia: Saving Journalism in the Digital Age' and 'WikiLeaks: News in the Networked Era.' Beckett’s research interests focus on journalism’s evolution, economics, and its role in politics, especially relating to terrorism and strategic communications. He also teaches postgraduate courses on International Journalism and runs events that bring together media practitioners and scholars to discuss the impact of media in the modern world.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2005-01-01 — Present

Polis, LSE • London, UK

Founding director of Polis, focusing on research and public debate on international journalism and media.

Programme Editor

1990-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Channel 4 News, ITN • London, UK

Led programming and editorial decisions.

Senior Producer

1995-01-01 — 2005-01-01

BBC News • London, UK

Oversaw current affairs programming for a decade.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.