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Political Communication MSc

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Full time | University of Glasgow | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Communication Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This Masters in Political Communication is designed to give you an advanced understanding of the interplay between politics, the media, civil society, and public opinion. The programme will help you to understand how information flows and influences contemporary societies, both domestically and internationally, across diverse platforms, structures, and systems. It is excellent preparation for employment in politics, journalism, strategic communication, diplomacy and related fields.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

Our courses are taught by expert staff who conduct research directly related to political communication. Each course introduces students to foundational theories, as well as the latest cutting-edge developments in the field.

We provide a supportive learning environment with high levels of staff-student interaction. You will engage in active discussion of topical issues, ranging from the power of social media platforms to the nature of media biases and the effects of disinformation.

MSc students will work closely with a supervisor on their dissertation – a research project of their own design – and acquire research skills and experience which employers value highly.

You will develop a wide range of transferrable skills. You will learn how to convey complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, and how to present convincing arguments based on careful scrutiny of research evidence.

Our programme is unique in Scotland. It is one of very few political communication programmes in the UK to be taught mainly by Politics and International Relations specialists, rather than scholars of media and communication studies.

Students on this programme come from dozens of different countries, including the UK. You will be part of a diverse student body in the School of Social and Political Sciences, which offers regular extracurricular events, talks by high-profile guest speakers, and activities to improve student employability.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates of this programme will gain an advanced understanding of the connection between politics, media, civil society and public opinion, preparing you for a career across global landscapes.

Modules

The course will examine the relationship among political actors and institutions, the media and citizens, and its impact on democratic politics. To introduce students to the main theoretical approaches regarding the relationship between political actors and institutions, the media and citizens, and its impact on democratic politics. in democratic politics; To examine the normative assumptions about the role of the media in the democratic process, and how these affect how the media are funded, regulated and assessed; To analyse the degree and nature of the influence of the mass media on political knowledge, civic engagement, elections, and public opinion; To explore and compare the defining features of political communication over time and across countries; To examine the links between theory, empirical research and research methodologies in the political communication field.
Dissertation

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,650

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,290

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in politics, law or related social science subject. We will consider applications from graduates from other fields, but you should submit a statement indicating why you are interested in changing fields or the connection to your previous study. We will also take relevant work experience into account.

University information

The University of Glasgow is one of four ancient universities in Scotland, founded back in 1451. Alumni include seven Nobel Prize winners, Scotland’s First Minister and a Prime Minister, while Albert Einstein gave a seminal lecture on the theory of relativity there in 1933. The university consists of four colleges: College of Arts College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences College of Science and Engineering College of...more