Dr. Myria Georgiou

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Biography

Professor Myria Georgiou is the Head of the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science. With over twenty years of experience, her scholarly work focuses on the interplay between media, migration, and urban communications. She has authored and edited five books and published more than sixty peer-reviewed articles, with her research being disseminated in multiple languages including English, French, Portuguese, Japanese, and Greek. Professor Georgiou's expertise lies in examining how media representations shape identity and citizenship, particularly within diasporic and urban contexts. Her current research includes projects on youth skills among urban refugees in Europe and the impact of digital technologies on urban identities. She actively supervises doctoral researchers and is involved in various funded projects aimed at understanding media’s role in societal issues, including migration and identity among marginalized communities. Professor Georgiou has a background in journalism and has contributed to major international media outlets, further enriching her academic insights with practical experiences in the field of media communications.

Research Interests

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.