Communication for Development and Social Change MS 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Temple University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

01 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Communication for Development and Social Change in the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University is tailored for communication professionals passionate about utilizing media, communication and digital platforms as tools for transformative social change. Our unique curriculum covers strategic communication and public campaign design while also emphasizing the key roles that empowered communities, local voices and participatory strategies play in social change processes. The Communication for Development and Social Change master’s program is a 30-credit program designed to be completed in one year.


Students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to effect meaningful change in their communities in areas such as climate adaptation, public health, sustainable agriculture, gender equity, and peace and security. This work requires specific expertise in strategic communication, public information campaigns, participatory interventions, managing and evaluating social change projects, media and information literacy training, and media and digital platforms for social change.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Communication for Development and Social Change in the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University is tailored for communication professionals passionate about utilizing media, communication and digital platforms as tools for transformative social change. Our unique curriculum covers strategic communication and public campaign design while also emphasizing the key roles that empowered communities, local voices and participatory strategies play in social change processes. The Communication for Development and Social Change master’s program is a 30-credit program designed to be completed in one year.


Students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to effect meaningful change in their communities in areas such as climate adaptation, public health, sustainable agriculture, gender equity, and peace and security. This work requires specific expertise in strategic communication, public information campaigns, participatory interventions, managing and evaluating social change projects, media and information literacy training, and media and digital platforms for social change.

Admission Requirements

7+
105+
3+
72+

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the baccalaureate degree at Temple University.


A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration

01 Mar 2026
1 Year
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