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MSc Political Communication & Media

MSc Political Communication & Media

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

JAN-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Master of Science - MSc (PG)

Subject areas

Communication Studies Media Studies

Course Summary

The MSc in Political Communication and Media is a multi-disciplinary programme that explores the intersection of politics, media, and public discourse and prepares students to understand, analyse, and effectively engage in the communication processes that shape political life.

During this course, you will:

study how traditional and digital media shape political narratives and influence public opinion, elections, policymaking, and democratic processes

gain a thorough understanding of core theories about the public sphere, agenda-setting, framing and persuasion

engage in current debates about political messaging, propaganda, misinformation, media bias, and the role of artificial intelligence

learn practical skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods to evaluate political communication strategies and understand the state of the art in media effects research

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (month)

£796

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (month)

£1,796

Entry requirements

First or upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in social science.

University information

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university that offers a diverse portfolio of taught and research postgraduate courses. With more than 30,000 students from over 140 countries studying at the university, Strathclyde is home to a vibrant and diverse learning community. Innovative research is at the heart of everything Strathclyde do, and almost 90% of the university’s research was rated ‘world leading’...more