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Communication has always been integral to politics and politics to communication but the interplay between them is changing dramatically in the social media age and as new forms of politics emerge in spaces as far afield as Trump’s America, Brexit Britain or Modi’s India. Such developments challenge at a global and national level the taken-for-granted assumptions about what is political and how we communicate it. The Political Communication MSc aims to tap into growing interest nationally and internationally in how to make sense of these developments and what they may mean for political communication professionals working in areas as diverse as election campaigns, PR and crisis communication, political satire, or journalism. The academic component of the degree aims to critically examine current developments but also locates them historically and within an internationalised curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to take practical modules or theory-practical offering the potential to upskill in different types of writing, technical competencies and presentational elements on practical modules. The academic component is grounded in a flagship module in political communication which locates current developments historically, theoretically and critically as well as nationally and internationally. Students will not only study conventional political communication topics on elections, but also learn about digital cultures, political satire and fake news. Crucially, in an age where facial recognition, AI, deep fakes and micro-behavioural targeting are creating new possibilities and challenges, students will also study international media ethics.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Communication has always been integral to politics and politics to communication but the interplay between them is changing dramatically in the social media age and as new forms of politics emerge in spaces as far afield as Trump’s America, Brexit Britain or Modi’s India. Such developments challenge at a global and national level the taken-for-granted assumptions about what is political and how we communicate it. The Political Communication MSc aims to tap into growing interest nationally and internationally in how to make sense of these developments and what they may mean for political communication professionals working in areas as diverse as election campaigns, PR and crisis communication, political satire, or journalism. The academic component of the degree aims to critically examine current developments but also locates them historically and within an internationalised curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to take practical modules or theory-practical offering the potential to upskill in different types of writing, technical competencies and presentational elements on practical modules. The academic component is grounded in a flagship module in political communication which locates current developments historically, theoretically and critically as well as nationally and internationally. Students will not only study conventional political communication topics on elections, but also learn about digital cultures, political satire and fake news. Crucially, in an age where facial recognition, AI, deep fakes and micro-behavioural targeting are creating new possibilities and challenges, students will also study international media ethics.
Admission Requirements
59+
90+
6.5+
2.8+
A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in any Social Science, Arts and Humanities or Business related subjects. Other subjects and qualifications with relevant industry experience including journalism, politics and political public relations are considered on a case-by-case basis.
1 Year
Sep
Domestic
13,280 GBP
International
22,320 GBP
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Political Communication MSc
Brunel University of London, London, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgramme duration
22,320 GBPTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
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Politics
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MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
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