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MA International Political Communication
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MA International Political Communication

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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Full time | Talbot Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Communication Studies International Politics

Course Summary

Develop an advanced understanding of the issues and debates surrounding political communication, focusing on areas such as diplomacy, campaigning, reporting and media effects contextualised within the 21st Century communication and media environment. Incorporating an international perspective, you’ll be provided with insights into the latest developments in political communication including the evolution of political and social change and technological innovations. Analyse current issues and practice with the aim of tackling difficult questions drawing on theories from social science, sociology, psychology, communication studies, and international/diplomatic relations. Benefit from BU’s extensive connections with a range of political organisations, local, national and international pressure groups, charities and communication consultancies. Learn from academics whose links with research institutions and political organisations span across the globe, from Massachusetts and Prague to Bogota and Auckland. We use a variety of teaching and learning methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshopsEngage in research with the Centre for Comparative Politics & Media Research.

Modules

Diplomacy & International Relations - Core
The contexts, processes and psychology underpinning interactions between nations and the relationships they have with supranational bodies. The unit will draw on historical perspectives of international relations, theoretical models of power distribution and political economy perspectives for a rich understanding of how the world functions and malfunctions.
Final Project - Core
Political Journalism - Core
Political Marketing & Campaigning - Core
Research Imagination - Core
Social Theory & Political Communication - Core
The Psychodynamics of Political Culture and Society - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,000

Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent.

University information

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Based by the sea in south-west England, just two hours from London by train, Bournemouth University offers more than 80 taught master’s courses as well as many research programmes. 16% of its students are in postgraduate study, meaning students will be joining a diverse and thriving postgraduate community. The university has three academic faculties and The Bournemouth University Business School, which divided into individual...more

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