12 monthsProgramme duration
35,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in Political and Strategic Communication plays a key role in today’s increasingly turbulent world. The first decades of the 21st century witnessed an unprecedented pace of change across many domains, including within politics, society, economics and technology. Communication lies at the core of this escalating complexity – and can be seen as one of the key drivers of change, including the role it can play in fuelling conflict. This programme is designed to teach you the skills and knowledge to navigate the complex world of political and strategic communication. The curriculum is tailored to the evolving demands of the digital age and its repercussions for governments, institutions, international corporations and, above all, citizens.
The MA in Political and Strategic Communication helps you develop a critical understanding of political and strategic communication while always connecting this to practical application. Through a blend of coursework, case studies and project work, in the compulsory modules you will explore broader notions of communication and its societal and political implications, particularly within the contexts of war, conflict and crisis.
Key benefits
The MA in Political and Strategic Communication helps you develop a critical understanding of political and strategic communication while always connecting this to practical application. Through a blend of coursework, case studies and project work, in the compulsory modules you will explore broader notions of communication and its societal and political implications, particularly within the contexts of war, conflict and crisis.
Key benefits
- Develop skills for in-depth analytical and critical thinking about political communication and international politics.
- Engage with cutting-edge research in the field of political and strategic communications – and adjacent disciplines, such as International Relations.
- Engage with, and contribute to, our vibrant research community, which comprises of world- renowned staff and international students from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds.
- Work with some of the world's best academics in the field on your research projects. Our staff publish world-leading research and offer outstanding research-led teaching and training.
- Develop the media and audio-visual production skills necessary to present your research in an Audio Visual format.
- Reflect on your own communication practice to be able to communicate ethically.
- Grow your networks with employers, think-tanks, organisations, policymaking bodies in the UK and globally.
- Enjoy living and studying right in the heart of London beside the River Thames.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in Political and Strategic Communication plays a key role in today’s increasingly turbulent world. The first decades of the 21st century witnessed an unprecedented pace of change across many domains, including within politics, society, economics and technology. Communication lies at the core of this escalating complexity – and can be seen as one of the key drivers of change, including the role it can play in fuelling conflict. This programme is designed to teach you the skills and knowledge to navigate the complex world of political and strategic communication. The curriculum is tailored to the evolving demands of the digital age and its repercussions for governments, institutions, international corporations and, above all, citizens.
The MA in Political and Strategic Communication helps you develop a critical understanding of political and strategic communication while always connecting this to practical application. Through a blend of coursework, case studies and project work, in the compulsory modules you will explore broader notions of communication and its societal and political implications, particularly within the contexts of war, conflict and crisis.
Key benefits
The MA in Political and Strategic Communication helps you develop a critical understanding of political and strategic communication while always connecting this to practical application. Through a blend of coursework, case studies and project work, in the compulsory modules you will explore broader notions of communication and its societal and political implications, particularly within the contexts of war, conflict and crisis.
Key benefits
- Develop skills for in-depth analytical and critical thinking about political communication and international politics.
- Engage with cutting-edge research in the field of political and strategic communications – and adjacent disciplines, such as International Relations.
- Engage with, and contribute to, our vibrant research community, which comprises of world- renowned staff and international students from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds.
- Work with some of the world's best academics in the field on your research projects. Our staff publish world-leading research and offer outstanding research-led teaching and training.
- Develop the media and audio-visual production skills necessary to present your research in an Audio Visual format.
- Reflect on your own communication practice to be able to communicate ethically.
- Grow your networks with employers, think-tanks, organisations, policymaking bodies in the UK and globally.
- Enjoy living and studying right in the heart of London beside the River Thames.
Admission Requirements
69+
7+
100+
3.5+
185+
Undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 60% across all years of study) in International Relations, War Studies, History, Political Science, Strategic Studies, Criminology, Economics, Geography, History, Law, Philosophy, Psychiatry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Anthropology, Sociology, Theology. Applications from students with first degree in other areas, including science, language, and journalism, are also welcome.
1 Year
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
19,550 GBP
International
35,800 GBP
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